Cheesy Corn Zucchini Fritters
These cheesy zucchini fritters with corn are the perfect easy snack and make a delicious breakfast/brunch served with bacon and eggs.
Servings 6
Calories 251kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups zucchini cubed
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 2 tbsp chives finely chopped
- 2 tbsp basil finely chopped
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the zucchini and saute in a small splash of oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a bowl and whisk well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil and milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. Add the zucchini, corn, cheese and herbs and fold in.
- Heat approximately 1cm of oil in a pan set over medium heat.
- Add spoonfuls of the batter and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove and allow to drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon slices.
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Notes
- You can also grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater but I prefer the texture of diced zucchini. If using shredded zucchini, I would still suggest sautéing to get rid of as much liquid as possible. Alternatively, squeeze the moisture out in a kitchen towel.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 2mg
