Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters) with Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters) with Tzatziki Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For Fritters:; 3 cups packed, grated zucchini (from about 6 large zucchini); 6 tablespoons dill, chopped; 1 bunch (about 8) scallions, white and light green parts finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup flour (plus more if needed); Salt and pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil; For Tzatziki:; 2 cups greek yogurt; 1 clove of garlic, minced; 1/2 cup grated, peeled cucumber; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper

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Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters) with Tzatziki Recipe

Prep 20 mins

Cook 10 mins

Active 40 mins

Resting Time 30 mins

Total 60 mins

Serves 6 servings

For Fritters:

3 cups packed, grated zucchini (from about 6 large zucchini)
6 tablespoons dill, chopped
1 bunch (about 8) scallions, white and light green parts finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup flour (plus more if needed)
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil

For Tzatziki:

2 cups greek yogurt
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated, peeled cucumber
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Make Tzatziki: Squeeze excess moisture from cucumber. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, cucumber and vinegar or lemon juice. Stir in olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Make Fritters: Lay out a layer of paper towels and spread out grated zucchini. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and let sit for at least thirty minutes and up to an hour. Squeeze out all excess moisture from zucchini.
Put drained zucchini in a large bowl with dill, scallions, nutmeg, and feta. Mix to combine. Stir in eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in flour until dough comes together, adding slightly more flour if dough is too wet to form patties. Form dough into 3-4 inch patties.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Fry patties until golden brown on both sides and cooked through but still moist, about 2-3 minutes per side. Serve hot with tzatziki alongside.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
423	Calories
24g	Fat
31g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	423
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 161mg	54%
Sodium 659mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 44mg	222%
Calcium 364mg	28%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 1089mg	23%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)