Description
These Zucchini Cottage Cheese Fritters are a delightful way to enjoy healthy ingredients while satisfying your cravings. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they’re perfect for a snack or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese
- 2 scallions
- 1 tsp Italian herb blend
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Dip: Lazy Tzatziki
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the grated zucchini with cottage cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, pecorino cheese, scallions, Italian herb blend, salt, and pepper.
- Scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming fritters about 2 inches in diameter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Serve warm with Lazy Tzatziki if desired.
Notes
Make sure to squeeze out as much liquid from the zucchini as possible for extra crispy fritters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Zucchini Cottage Cheese Fritters, healthy fritters, zucchini recipes, vegetarian snacks