Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs zucchini grated

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup flour (or GF 1-to-1)

1/4 cpu Parmesan cheese grated

1 large egg whisked

2 cloves garlic crushed

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

  2. Grate zucchini

  3. Lay zucchini out in a flat layer and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 10-15 minutes

  4. Strain excess moisture from zucchini using a cheesecloth or a thin dish towel. You will end up with about 1 cup of grated zucchini and 1 cup of strained liquid

  5. In a large bowl combine grated zucchini, flour, cheese, egg, garlic, and black pepper. Mix until well combined

  6. Form 8 equally-sized balls that are each about 2-3 Tbsl each

  7. In a large cast iron skillet over medium and 1 Tbsp oil and 4 balls. Smash zucchini balls with the back of a spatula and spread out to about 2 1/2 - 3 inches in diameter and about 1/2 inch thick

  8. Sear zucchini fritters for 2-3 minutes per side or until browned. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining 4 zucchini balls

  9. Place all zucchini fritters back in skillet and bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes

  10. Serve zucchini fritters with sour cream and enjoy!