Courgette Fritters Recipe

Whether you’re looking for a plant-forward side or an easy breakfast dish to go alongside your poached eggs or to transform the zucchini fritters to a protein-rich main course - end of the day these courgette fritters are worth a try.

Whether you want to call them courgette fritters or zucchini fritters - same same but different. These are incredible and should become weekly staple.

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini fritters are a wonderful low-carb alternative side dish which doesn’t leave you tanked or needing a nap after breakfast. Alternative they can work any time of the day and also are a great meal prep option.

Courgette Fritter Recipe

These healthy courgette fritters can take on any flavor etrmeely well. You can adapt and tweak the herbs and spices you like, what sauce you serve them in or with, or how you garnish them.

The choices and possibilities are unlimited.

I would just recommend sticking with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices for maximal nutrients and flavor.

Healthy Courgette Fritters

Instead of being a dish on the side. These healthy zucchini fritters can make the main dish. You can serve slow-cooked pork or chicken or even wild salmon on top to make a substantial and more protein-laden meal.

These courgette zucchini fritters are gluten-free. Instead of plain flour - we are using coconut and cassava flour.

Zucchini Fritter Recipe

Serves: 2 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes approx
Skill level: Easy to medium

Zucchini Fritter Ingredients

• 2 medium courgettes (zucchini squash) 

• 2 eggs - pasture-raised

• ¼ cup cassava flour 

• 2 TBSP coconut flour 

• 4 stems of green onion 

• Bunch of coriander (cilantro)

• Oil or fat of choice for frying - I prefer ghee or coconut oil

• ½ teaspoon of coarse Celtic sea salt

• ½ tsp black pepper 

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp paprika

Optional sides:

• ½ cup shredded chicken or pork or wild salmon (can be added inside the fritter)

• Cream cheese, or plain greek yogurt

• Avocado, & salsa or poached eggs.
  
  

Courgette Fritter Recipe:

1. Prepare courgette by shredding and letting sit in a bowl with ½ tsp salt for at least 10 minutes. This should release the moisture.

2. Meanwhile, combine eggs, cassava and coconut flour, spices, and whisk. 

3. When the courgette has rested, place it into a clean kitchen towel, wrap, and squeeze as much moisture out as possible. 

4. Add the drained courgette, (Optional meat to add here), green onion, and coriander to the wet mixture, and once again, let rest.

5. If the mixture still appears very wet, add another 1-2 TBSP of coconut flour and let rest for another 10 minutes.

6. Add cooking fat to the pan over medium-high heat.

7. Scoop about ¼ cup of the mixture at a time, gently flattening into a thick cake patty.

8. Cook the courgette fritters 2-3 at a time in a standard 11” pan.

9. Cook for 4-5 minutes, on the first side then carefully flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.

10. Place over a cloth napkin or paper towel to rest and absorb any excess moisture as you cook the rest of the patties. 

11. Serve with avocado slices, a dollop of cream cheese or plain greek yogurt, salsa or hot sauce of choice, and additional coriander for garnish.

12. To make a meal - you can add a side of protein and serve with wild rocket or watercress.

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Nutrition facts per serving (based on 2 servings)

Calories: 206.3
Protein: 10.4
Carbs: 23.4
Fat: 7.9
Fibre: 5.4
Vitamin B1: 0mg
Vitamin B2: 0.2mg
Vitamin B3: 0.2mg
Vitamin B5: 0.9mg
Vitamin B6: 0.2mg
Vitamin B9: 38ug
Vitamin B12: 0.4ug
Choline: 140mg
Vitamin A: 1438IU
Retinol: 70ug
Vitamin C: 4.6mg
Vitamin D: 36IU
Vitamin E: 0.8mg
Vitamin K: 53ug
Calcium: 50mg
Copper: 0.1mg
Iron: 1.7mg
Magnesium: 22.3mg
Manganese: 0.3mg
Potassium: 343.7mg
Selenium: 15.2ug
Zinc: 0.8mg
Omega 3: 0.1g
Omega 6: 0.8g

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