Keto zucchini fritters are a tasty and light appetizer, easy to prepare,
and loved by everyone for their delicate flavor. You can also serve them as a
side dish with meat or fish dishes. As it is a versatile dish, you can follow
our additional tips and enrich the recipe with other tasty and keto-friendly
ingredients.
Keto
Low Carb
Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 small zucchini, grated and squeezed
4 oz. Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano cheese, grated
1 oz. Almond Flour (Blanched)
2 Large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 basil leaves, finely chopped
Directions
In a
medium mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
Add in grated
cheese and almond flour. Mix until you obtain a lump-free mixture.
Add
drained zucchini and chopped basil. Gently combine with a wooden spoon.
Heat oil
in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Pour
approx. ¼ cup of the zucchini mixture in the skillet and push gently to give
them a round shape.
Fry the
fritters for 2 minutes per side.
Remove the
fritter from the skillet and place them on kitchen paper to remove the excess
oil.
Serve and
enjoy!
Recipe Note
Additional Tips:
Use a clean kitchen cloth to squeeze grated
zucchini, to remove the liquid. You can also season them with salt and place in
a colander for about 20 minutes.
Fry in batches.
For more flavor, add chopped smoked ham,
stir-fried mushrooms, or diced smoked cheese.
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