Vegan Zucchini Fritters
Vegan Zucchini Fritters are a delightful and healthy appetizer or snack that showcase the fresh flavors of summer. These crispy fritters are not only packed with nutritious ingredients like chickpea flour and nutritional yeast but are also easy to make. Perfectly seasoned and golden brown, serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce or vegan yogurt for a delicious treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 fritters 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup water (or as needed)
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine grated zucchinis and salt in a large bowl; let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini using a clean kitchen towel.
- Add chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, green onions, garlic, baking powder, black pepper, cayenne (if using), and parsley to the bowl; mix well.
- Gradually add water until the mixture reaches a batter-like consistency.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into the skillet and flatten slightly.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fritters and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil; repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce or vegan yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters (about 80g)
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 154mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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