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carrot and zucchini fritters with feta piled on a white serving platter with a small bowl of plain yogurt on the side
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5 from 1 vote

Carrot Zucchini Feta Fritters

Take your veggies to the next level by combining them together, adding in a little cheese, and crisping them up in golden brown fried form. Served with a little plain yogurt for dipping, these fritters are a delicious Summer side dish & a great way to sneak several extra helpings of vegetables into your day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Fritters, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 409kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coarsely grated zucchini
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 eggs
  • 5 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt depending on how salty your feta is
  • 5 tbsp crumbled feta
  • 1 cup olive oil for frying

Instructions

  • Salt the zucchini and carrot with about roughly 1 teaspoon of salt and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
    2 cups coarsely grated zucchini, 1 cup grated carrot, 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt
  • Take a handful of the veggies and remove the excess juice from them by ringing them out with your hands.
  • Whisk the eggs together in a large bowl.
    3 eggs
  • To the eggs, add the flour, grated veggies, diced pepper, salt and feta in this order and stir together just until evenly combined.
    1 red bell pepper, 5 tbsp all purpose flour, 5 tbsp crumbled feta
  • Finally add in the baking powder and stir to combine.
    1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    1 cup olive oil
  • Drop 1-2 tablespoons of the batter into the skillet. Drop as many mounds as your skillet can take.
  • Flatten slightly and fry 3 minutes on each side or until golden-brown and crispy.
  • Transfer them onto a paper towel to soak up any excess oil, and repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve warm or cold, with yogurt.

Notes

  • Don't skip salting the veggies to draw out all the extra moisture and ringing them out. This will help prevent soggy fritters.
  • When you're adding the batter to to the frying pan, make sure your dollops are all the same size.
  • A slotted spoon or a spider spoon is perfect for removing the fritters from the oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6669IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 2mg