August 22, 2017

Zucchini Fritters with Tomato Corn Salsa

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Golden and crispy, these zucchini fritters are so fun for summer! Packed with plenty of zucchini and topped with an easy tomato corn salsa, they are light, fresh and fantastic. Dairy free and vegetarian.

Three Healthy Zucchini Fritters on a plate with yogurt in a bowl to the side.

Zucchini fritters with tomato and corn salsa!!!

Yes, I am super happy to be bringing you this fun little number here today. 

I meant to get these fritters shared with you earlier in the season, but, well, clearly that didn’t happen. However, you definitely still have plenty of time to make these before summer officially comes to a close.

Perfectly crispy and totally fresh, they are a bit hard to turn down.

Especially since they also happen to be super simple, just plain ol’ fun AND are of course packed with zucchini.

And with that easy tomato corn salsa for topping? You better believe that I am completely smitten.

Healthy Zucchini Fritters stacked on a plate with yogurt and corn salsa in bowls to the side.

Tips & Tricks For These Healthy Zucchini Fritters

  1. A large cookie or muffin scoop is your best friend when it comes to scooping the batter into the skillet. Makes the process super easy and all your fritters will be the same size.
  2. As for that batter, I am quite partial to the combo of the cornmeal and the white whole wheat flour. But all-purpose flour would absolutely work in a pinch.
  3. To keep these fritters dairy free, be sure to use dairy free yogurt for serving.
  4. Along those lines, the yogurt is not totally necessary for serving. However, I find that I love the touch of creamy texture paired with the crisp fritters and the fresh salsa.

Side angle view of three Healthy Zucchini Fritters on a plate with a fork.

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Perfectly crisp and fresh, these zucchini fritters are so fun for summer! Topped with yogurt and a simple tomato corn salsa!

Zucchini Fritters with Tomato Corn Salsa

Yield: 8 to 9 fritters
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Golden and crispy, these zucchini fritters are so fun for summer! Packed with plenty of zucchini and topped with an easy tomato corn salsa, they are light, fresh and fantastic. Dairy free and vegetarian.

Ingredients

For the fritters:

  • 1 cup fine ground yellow cornmeal
  • ¾ cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 medium-large zucchini, grated
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup unsweetened plain almond milk
  • ¼ cup minced red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • about 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

For the salsa / serving:

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 medium ears fresh corn, kernels removed
  • ¼ cup minced red onion
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • plain yogurt of choice, for serving*
  • chopped fresh basil, for serving

Instructions

For the fritters:

  1. Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. Place the grated zucchini in a clean dish towel and squeeze really well to remove as much excess moisture as possible. Use your fingers to break up the zucchini a bit, then measure out 1 ½ cups to use in the recipe (any extra can be discarded or saved for something else).
  3. Add the 1 ½ cups zucchini to the bowl with the cornmeal, along with the egg, milk, red onion, garlic and lemon zest. Mix until combined and a thick batter forms.
  4. Add 1 ½ tablespoons of the olive oil to a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. When hot, scoop about a ¼ cup of the batter and drop into the pan, adding as many as will comfortably fit.
  5. Use a spatula to flatten the tops of the fritters slightly. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Remove the fritters to a paper-towel lined plate.
  6. Repeat with all the remaining batter (I do two batches in my skillet but this may vary slightly. If your skillet still has a good amount of oil after the first batch, you can just add slightly more oil to the pan if needed. If it’s really dry, add another 1 ½ tablespoons like at the beginning. Use your judgment here.).

For the salsa / serving:

  1. Add the tomatoes, corn, red onion, olive oil, salt and pepper to a medium bowl and toss until combined. Taste and adjust any of the flavors as desired.
  2. To serve, place a fritter on a plate. Top with a dollop of plain yogurt, then some of the salsa. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Notes

*To keep these dairy free - be sure to use dairy free yogurt.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 356Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 514mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 7gSugar: 6gProtein: 10g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.

© Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss
Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dish
Dairy Free, Main Dish, Meatless, Recipes (ALL), Soy Free, Vegetarian, Weeknight
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