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Zucchini Fritters with Fire Roasted Tomato Spread
These little zucchini fritters are delightful vegetarian savory pancakes that make a delicious appetizer or entrée with a side salad.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Meredith📖 bluejeanchef
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- bowl
- pan
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To make the fire-roasted tomato spread, pre-heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil along with the onion and sauté for a few minutes. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and sauté for one more minute. Then add the fire-roasted tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, honey and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil and lower the heat. Simmer for ⏱️ 15 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and stir in the torn basil leaves.
olive oil, for pan fryingOlive oilbalsamic vinegar1 tablespoonhoney1 teaspoonsalt1 teaspoon½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepperFreshly ground black peppertorn basil leaves2 tablespoons
2
Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel. Twist the towel to squeeze as much water out of the zucchini as possible.
zucchini (grated)1 pound
3
In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, grated onion, flour, baking powder, Parmesan cheese, eggs, oregano, salt and pepper. Let the mixture rest for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
zucchini (grated)1 poundeggs2dried oregano1 teaspoonsalt1 teaspoon½ teaspoon salt
4
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cover the bottom of the pan with olive oil. Drop ¼-cup portions of the zucchini mixture into the heated oil and fry for about 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
olive oil, for pan fryingOlive oilzucchini (grated)1 pound
5
Spoon some of the fire-roasted tomato spread on the zucchini fritters and sprinkle some of the ricotta salata or feta cheese over top. Serve warm.
zucchini (grated)1 poundricotta salata or feta cheese3 ounces
Nutrition Facts
calories
219 kcal
fat Content
6 g
serving Size
1 of 4 portions
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
1201 mg
protein Content
10 g
cholesterol Content
18 mg
carbohydrate Content
32 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
unsaturated Fat Content
2 g
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