Description
These Zucchini, Feta, and Spinach Fritters with Garlic Tzatziki are a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines the freshness of zucchini and spinach with the tanginess of feta, all served with a creamy garlic tzatziki dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (grated)
- 1 cup packed fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for draining zucchini)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill or oregano
- olive oil for pan-frying
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- salt and pepper to taste
For the fritters:
For the garlic tzatziki:
Instructions
- Prepare the fritters: Place grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10–15 minutes. Squeeze out moisture. Combine zucchini, spinach, feta, green onions, eggs, flour, baking powder, pepper, and dill. Mix well.
- Cook the fritters: Heat skillet, add olive oil, drop batter into pan, flatten slightly, cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the tzatziki: Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill.
- Serve: Enjoy warm fritters with tzatziki.
Notes
- These fritters are versatile for various meal times.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters + 2 tablespoons tzatziki
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
