Crispy, tasty and easy – that’s how I would describe this recipe. Do you also like zucchini? Then be sure to try this variation of zucchini fritters with feta, which was inspired by Greek cuisine.
These delicious zucchini fritters are made from simple and healthy ingredients. A real culinary delight that suits every occasion in summer. The Greek-inspired recipe doesn't take much time to prepare and is sure to be a success for everyone. Whether in the oven or quickly and easily in the pan - be sure to try these vegetarian meatballs with the tzatziki dip.
Greek and seasonal: zucchini pancakes with feta and tzatziki
Greek cuisine is a real source of inspiration for summer recipes for me. Whenever I have oneGreek saladWhen I prepare it and enjoy it on the terrace, I feel like I've been transported to a Greek island. That's why I fell in love with this recipe for Greek zucchini fritters with feta. And since zucchini is in season, it makes a healthy, seasonal dish.
You need these ingredients for the buffers
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Owner
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 80 g panko breadcrumbs or breadcrumbs (or for gluten-free variant 60 g oat flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 100g feta, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation steps
Wash the zucchini, cut off the end and grate coarsely. Don't peel.
Sprinkle the grated zucchini with a teaspoon of salt and place in a sieve. Let rest for 10 minutes. Then place the zucchini rasps in a clean tea towel and squeeze out the excess moisture.
Danger!If you don't squeeze out all the moisture, the zucchini fritters will become soggy!
In a large bowl, combine zucchini, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, feta, baking powder and oregano. Season with salt and pepper and process into a buffer dough.
Variant 1: Zucchini fritters with feta in the pan
Add two tablespoons of olive oil to a large nonstick skillet and heat to medium-high heat.
Add the buffer dough into the hot oil with a spoon. Add about 2 tablespoons per piece and flatten with a spatula.
Sauté until the bottom is golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Then turn and fry the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown, without pressing with the spatula.
The zucchini fritters become very crispy in the pan.
Variant 2: Prepare in the oven
To prepare in the oven, line a baking tray with baking paper and grease with olive oil.
Preheat the oven to 200 °C fan oven.
Place two tablespoons of dough per buffer on the tray and press down lightly. Brush the laid out thalers with olive oil.
Bake the zucchini fritters with feta for about 20 minutes, turning them halfway through if necessary.
When prepared in the oven, the pancakes are not as crispy, but they are healthier.
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Make your own quick tzatziki sauce
The warm zucchini fritters are best served with a delicious tzatziki dip. This way you can prepare it quickly.
Ingredients:
- 200 g natural Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
- Place the grated cucumber in a clean tea towel and squeeze out the water.
- Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until you get a homogeneous sauce.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
You can add the tzatziki sauce directly to the zucchini fritters or serve in a small bowl as a dip.
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