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Greek zucchini fritters (Kolokythokeftedes)

A vegetarian Greek mezze made with grated zucchini and feta, then fried in olive oil.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Greek, kolokythokeftedes, zucchini, zucchini fritters
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 500kcal
Author: Gitanjali

Ingredients

  • 1 kilo zucchinis grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 200 g feta crumbled
  • 100 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 handful finely chopped fresh herbs like mint, parsley, dill or chives
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper
  • flour for dredging

Instructions

  • Grate the zucchini. Add it to a colander placed over a bowl or in the sink. Season generously with salt and let sit for up to an hour. Squeeze the zucchini from time to time so that the moisture can come out.
  • Once the zucchini is dry, put the zucchini, feta, eggs, breadcrumbs, cumin, and fresh herbs in a large bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour so that the moisture can become absorbed.
  • Take the bowl out of the fridge, and shape the batter into little patties. Dredge each one in some flour, then place into a hot pan with olive oil. Fry until golden brown on each side then serve warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Notes

Calorie count is approximate.