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Crispy Baked Zucchini Fritters

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These crispy baked zucchini fritters are a healthy, protein-packed snack or side dish that are light, fluffy inside, and crunchy outside without any frying.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium zucchinis (about 600g / 1.3 lbs), grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup (240g / 8.5 oz) small-curd cottage cheese
  • ½ cup (60g / 2.1 oz) chickpea flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (25g / 0.9 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (start with ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper)
  • Olive oil spray for greasing the baking sheet
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with olive oil.
  2. Grate the zucchinis using a box grater or food processor. Transfer the shredded zucchini into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. In a large bowl, combine the dried zucchini, cottage cheese, chickpea flour, eggs, grated Parmesan, green onions, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until well incorporated. If too wet, add a tablespoon more chickpea flour.
  4. Form the mixture into small patties about 2.5 inches (6 cm) in diameter and ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick. Place evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 12 minutes) to ensure even crisping. The fritters should be golden brown and firm to the touch.
  6. Let the fritters cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Squeezing out zucchini moisture is crucial to avoid soggy fritters. Flipping halfway through baking ensures even crispiness. Olive oil spray helps keep fritters crispy without excess oil. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch carefully to avoid burning. Substitutions: almond flour for gluten-free, Greek yogurt for cottage cheese (reduce amount), flax eggs and vegan cheese for vegan version.

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