Zucchini & Feta Fritters With Tzatziki Sauce

Zucchini & Feta Fritters With Tzatziki Sauce

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Prep Time:  minutes
Cook Time:  minutes
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There is still time to savor the end of the summer season as zucchini is still in abundance. Whether you grew a bumper crop of zucchini or shop for it at your local farmers’ market give this nice zucchini recipe a try.

  • Fritters:
  • 4 Medium Zucchini
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 Eggs (Beaten)
  • 1/2 Cup Unbleached Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Dill
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Mint
  • 1/2 Cup Feta Cheese
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 5 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 1 Medium English Cucumber (Peeled, Seeded & Grated)
  • 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Chopped Garlic
  • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
  1. To make Tzatziki sauce you will need to peel cucumber and remove seeds. Grate into medium-size bowl. Add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Place in refrigerator until needed.
  2. For fritters coarsely shred zucchini into medium-sized bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Let stand a few minutes and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Transfer to large-size bowl. Add beaten eggs, flour, dill, mint, and feta cheese. Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  3. In large-size sauté pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Drop large tablespoons batter into oil and flatten with a spoon. Fry 8 minutes until browned and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Season with remaining kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  4. To serve add dollop of Tzatziki sauce on top of each fritter before serving.
  5. To serve add dollop of Tzatziki sauce on top of each fritter before serving.
  6. Makes about 20 fritters.
  7. "Work With What You Got!"
  8. © Victoria Hart Glavin Tiny New York Kitchen © 2015 All Rights Reserved

Victoria

Victoria has been cooking and writing recipes since she was a a young girl. Originally from Nebraska, her appreciation for culinary technique took off when she moved to Lyon, France. Victoria is published in Hearst Newspapers, Greenwich Free Press, New Canaanite, and more.

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