Old-Fashioned Italian Zucchini Fritters

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Crispy Old-Fashioned Italian Zucchini Fritters recipe to spice up your breakfast
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

6 eggs
3 zucchinis , shredded
1 zucchini , diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
432
Sugar
5g
Fat
36g
Zucchini Fritters are a classic, and with this old-fashioned, Italian twist, they make a great breakfast option. Zucchinis, shredded and diced, and mixed with eggs, flour, and Parmesan cheese, seasoned with black pepper, salt, and fresh basil, these fritters are fried until golden brown on the outsides and lightly spicy. These fritters can be enjoyed as a stand-alone snack or as an accompaniment to your breakfast.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs together.
2.Add the shredded zucchinis, diced zucchini, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. Mix well.
3.Add all-purpose flour and mix again.
4.Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
5.Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on each side.
6.Remove from heat and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off excess oil.

PROS

These crispy fritters are a great way to get your daily vegetable intake and are a tasty on-the-go breakfast or snack.

They can be reheated easily and are perfect to pack for your lunchbox.

CONS

Old-Fashioned Italian Zucchini Fritters are high in calories and frying with vegetable oil may add to cholesterol levels.

Additionally, some people with dairy allergies may not be able to consume Parmesan cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Zucchinis are low in calories, high in fiber and essential nutrients like potassium, Vitamin C, and antioxidants.
They have been linked to supporting healthy digestion, heart health, and reducing the risk of diabetes and cancer.

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