ZUCCHINI-PARMESAN CHEESE FRITTERS

Make these easy bite-sized zucchini Parmesan cheese fritters for a healthy and delicious snack at any time of the day!

Prep 15 m Cook 10 m Ready In 35 m servings 8

Ingredients

3 large zucchini, finely grated

1/2 teaspoon salt

Batter:

1 egg

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon salt

ground black pepper to taste

oil for frying

Toppings:

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

1 pinch salt

1/4 cup sour cream, for topping

Directions

Combine zucchini and salt in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes. Pour mixture onto a clean dish towel or cheesecloth and squeeze to drain completely.

Whisk egg in a bowl and add flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in drained zucchini and mix well.

Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat. Add batter by the tablespoon. Cook fritters until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and salt. Serve immediately with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 138 calories; 11.4 g fat; 6.7 g carbohydrates; 3.4 g protein; 23 mg cholesterol; 248 mg sodium.