Crispy Carrot & Zucchini Fritters Recipe: A Tasty Way to Eat Your Veggies (20 Minutes) Vegetables Appetizers Side Dishes Snacks Vegetarian Low Sodium Recipes Mediterranean Recipes Diabetic-Friendly Recipes

Looking for tasty ways to get more vegetables into your diet? Check out these crispy carrot and zucchini fritters. They're a tasty way to eat your veggies!

Grated carrots and zucchini are combined with just a few, simple ingredients and fried to golden perfection. Here's what you need to make these easy, delicious, low-sodium vegetable fritters: zucchini, carrots, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, egg and olive oil. You just fry them up until they're a lovely golden brown, and they're ready in only about 20 minutes!

Serve this easy fritter recipe with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch, remoulade, spicy mayonnaise or Cajun dipping sauce. These yummy vegetarian fritters make a great side dish with dinner or a fun snack any time of day. They're also a wonderful appetizer for family gatherings!

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
• 2 medium carrots, grated and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup flour or gluten-free flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (or to taste)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Helpful Products

• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Skillet
• Salt and Pepper
• Rubber Spatula
• Mixing Bowl
• Grater
• Nonstick Cooking Spray
• Airtight Containers
• Pepper Grinder

Recipe Notes

• Feel free to add more or less garlic powder and onion powder, depending on your tastes.
• If you like more heat, feel free to add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
• If you would like these fritters to be gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.

• You could sprinkle some shredded Parmesan cheese on top of the fritters, if desired.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, zucchini and carrots in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.
2. Add the egg and stir to combine.
3. Heat the olive in a large skillet. Drop 1/4 cups full of the batter into the pan. Flatten slightly to create a patty. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 110

Total Fat: 4.9g

Saturated Fat: 0.9g

Cholesterol: 47mg

Sodium: 44mg

Total Carbohydrate: 15.5g

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g

Total Sugars: 3.4g

Protein: 3.4g

Vitamin D: 4mcg

Calcium: 302mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 831mg

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