Description
Crispy zucchini-spinach fritters packed with herbs and feta, served with a creamy garlic tzatziki made from Greek yogurt and fresh cucumber—perfect as a vegetarian appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Garlic Tzatziki:
- 1½ cups Greek yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- Kosher salt, to taste
- For the Fritters:
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 3 handfuls baby spinach, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (dill, mint, oregano)
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 scallions, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- Make the Garlic Tzatziki: Blend Greek yogurt, garlic, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing fritters.
- Prepare the Zucchini: Place grated zucchini in a mesh strainer, sprinkle with salt, and let sit 10–15 minutes. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Mix the Fritter Batter: Combine zucchini, spinach, feta, herbs, eggs, scallions, and garlic in a bowl. Gradually add flour and baking powder. Stir until well mixed and holding together.
- Fry the Fritters: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 3 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the pan. Flatten slightly. Fry 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Drain fritters on paper towels and serve warm with the chilled Garlic Tzatziki.
Notes
You can prepare the tzatziki up to a day in advance for deeper flavor. Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy fritters. Swap herbs based on your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters + 2 tbsp tzatziki
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: zucchini fritters, spinach fritters, garlic tzatziki, vegetarian appetizer, Mediterranean