31 Irresistible Zucchini Pea Fritters You Must Try
Crispy zucchini and pea fritters with fresh herbs, a fresh and crunchy veggie snack packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1/2 cup peas (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges and tzatziki, for serving
Instructions
- Place grated zucchini in a clean towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, combine zucchini, peas, eggs, feta, green onion, herbs, garlic powder, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of mixture and flatten slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry fritters 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve with lemon wedges and tzatziki.
Notes
- Draining zucchini ensures crispy fritters.
- Feta adds extra flavor but can be omitted.
- Best served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg