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Zucchini Fritters with Dill Tzatziki Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
8 oz zucchini, coarsely grated
1 tsp salt
black pepper to taste
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg
2 T all-purpose flour
3 garlic cloves, crushed
small handful of fresh basil, chopped
small handful of fresh parsley, chopped
light olive oil, to fry
2 T finely chopped fresh dill
1 cup Greek-style, plain yogurt
juice of ½ lemon
Directions:
Directions:
1. Sprinkle the zucchini with salt and leave to drain in a sieve for 1 hour. Rinse and squeeze dry with a paper towel.

2. In a bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, egg, and flour. Add 2 of the crushed garlic cloves, the basil, and parsley. Season well. Mix in the zucchini.

3. Fill a frying pan with olive oil to a depth of ½ inch and place over medium heat. When hot, fry tablespoons of the batter, without crowding, for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain the fritters on paper towels.

4. To make the tzatziki, mix the remaining clove of garlic with the dill, some salt and pepper, and the yogurt. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and serve immediately with the hot fritters.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Makes 12 small fritters

 

 

 

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