Best 3 Vegan Zucchini Fritters Recipes
**Vegan Zucchini Fritters: A Savory and Satisfying Treat**
Zucchini fritters, a delectable culinary creation, offer a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that cater to vegan and non-vegan palates alike. These fritters, crafted with grated zucchini as their star ingredient, boast a crispy golden-brown exterior that yields to a tender and moist interior. Each bite tantalizes the taste buds with a harmonious blend of savory and herbaceous notes, making them an irresistible appetizer, side dish, or even a light main course.
Our collection of vegan zucchini fritter recipes caters to a range of culinary preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you're seeking a classic fritter experience or a gluten-free or oil-free option, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. Our recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure that every fritter is packed with flavor and delivers a delightful culinary experience.
1. **Classic Vegan Zucchini Fritters:**
This quintessential recipe forms the foundation of our zucchini fritter repertoire. With a perfect balance of zucchini, flour, and seasonings, these fritters embody the essence of simplicity and deliciousness. Pan-fried until golden brown, they are sure to become a staple in your plant-based cooking.
2. **Gluten-Free Vegan Zucchini Fritters:**
For those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, this recipe offers a delightful alternative. We've replaced traditional wheat flour with a blend of gluten-free flours, ensuring that you can enjoy these fritters without compromising on taste or texture.
3. **Oil-Free Vegan Zucchini Fritters:**
If you're seeking a healthier version of zucchini fritters, this recipe is your perfect choice. We've eliminated the use of oil in the batter, resulting in a guilt-free indulgence that maintains the signature crispiness and flavor of our classic fritters.
4. **Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill:**
Elevate your fritters with the addition of tangy feta cheese and aromatic dill. These fritters are a delightful fusion of Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a sophisticated appetizer or a flavorful side dish.
5. **Zucchini Fritters with Corn and Black Bean Salsa:**
For a south-of-the-border twist, try our zucchini fritters paired with a vibrant corn and black bean salsa. This recipe brings together the freshness of zucchini with the zesty flavors of Mexican-inspired salsa, creating a delightful party snack or a unique main course.
VEGAN ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
Steps:
- In a food processor with your shredder attachment, shred the zucchini. Alternatively, you can use a handheld shredder. Using a cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer, squeeze any excess liquid out of the zucchini.
- Transfer the zucchini into a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the cooking oil. Mix together until you have a uniform batter. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick sauté pan. Once the oil is hot, scoop fritter batter, 1/4 cup at a time, onto the hot oil and flatten into a fritter that is about 3" around. Sauté for 3-4 minutes per side, until edges are crispy brown and the zucchini is cooked all the way through. Repeat until all the batter is used.
- Serve immediately with vegan sour cream and extra green onions. Serve with soup or salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 50 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VEGAN ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
Steps:
- Grate the zucchini and then add it to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle over the salt and mix in. Then leave it for 10 minutes. The salt will help release the excess water from the zucchini. Then use your hands to squeeze the zucchini and drain off excess water. Place the squeezed zucchini into another bowl and leave the water behind.
- Once the squeezed zucchini is in a fresh mixing bowl, add in the flour, nutritional yeast, baking powder, crushed garlic and chopped spring onions and mix together. It will be very crumbly.*
- Add in the melted vegan butter and mix into a thick batter.
- Preheat the oven to 210°F (100°C) and place some parchment paper over a grill rack on a baking tray. This is where you'll place your fritters to keep them warm.
- Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil to a frying pan and let it get hot. Once hot, use an ice cream scoop/cookie scoop to scoop out even sized amounts of batter into the frying pan. If you don't have a cookie scoop just use around 1/4 cup for each fritter. Use your spatula to press it down from the top and flatten. Depending on the size of your pan you can cook a few at a time. I was able to do 4 at a time.
- Let it cook for a few minutes and then flip over - around 3 minutes per side. When both sides are nicely browned, then transfer your cooked fritters to the baking tray in the warmed oven to stay warm.
- Add the remaining Tbsp of olive oil to the frying pan and repeat with your next batch.
- Serve with vegan sour cream and chopped spring onions.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Fritter, Calories 142 kcal, Sugar 1.6 g, Sodium 417 mg, Fat 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.9 g
VEGAN ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
Make and share this Vegan Zucchini Fritters recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ex-Pat Mama
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the grated zucchini on a kitchen towel, wrap and squeeze or press out as much water as possible. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the vegan egg substitute and water - whisk together and add to the zucchini.
- Place all remaining ingredients in the bowl and stir to combine.
- Heat the oil in a large fry pan.
- Scoop out about 3 tablespoons of batter for each fritter and fry them 3 or 4 at a time over medium heat. Turn the fritters only once (they are very delicate) - total frying time about 5 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini. Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have no blemishes. Avoid zucchini that are large and have thick skin, as they will be more watery and less flavorful.
- Grate the zucchini correctly. Use the large holes of a box grater to grate the zucchini. This will create long, thin strands that will cook evenly and hold together well in the fritters.
- Squeeze out the excess moisture from the zucchini. Place the grated zucchini in a colander and sprinkle it with salt. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then use your hands to squeeze out as much of the excess moisture as possible. This will help the fritters to be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Use a good quality flour. All-purpose flour is fine, but a gluten-free flour blend or a combination of all-purpose flour and almond flour will give the fritters a lighter texture.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the fritters, make sure to leave enough space between them so that they can cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the fritters will steam instead of fry and they will be soggy.
- Serve the fritters hot. Zucchini fritters are best served hot out of the pan. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, mayonnaise, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Vegan zucchini fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for using up extra zucchini and they are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect zucchini fritters every time. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, give this recipe a try!
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