A healthy, light zucchini fritter baked instead of fried 🥒🧀
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Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
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Baked Zucchini Fritters with Cheese contains 240 calories per serving: 12 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat. It takes 35 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.
Made with zucchini, cheese, and spring onions, these fritters are baked instead of fried. They are lighter, less oily, yet full of flavor. Perfect as a nutritious meal or a healthy snack option.
Grate zucchinis, sprinkle with salt, and let rest for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess water.
Mix all ingredients (zucchini, flour, egg, cheese, spring onion, spices) in a bowl.
Shape small fritters and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle with olive oil and bake at 200°C (390°F) for 25 minutes until golden.
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