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Crispy Vegetable Fritters with Creamy Garlic Tzatziki Recipe

Crispy Vegetable Fritters with Creamy Garlic Tzatziki Recipe
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These Crispy Vegetable Fritters with Creamy Garlic Tzatziki are a delightful appetizer or snack bursting with Mediterranean flavors. The fritters are packed with zucchini, carrot, and potato, creating a crispy exterior and a tender interior. Paired with a tangy and refreshing tzatziki sauce, these fritters are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

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For the fritters:

  • 1 zucchini (grated)
  • 1 carrot (grated)
  • 1 small potato (grated)
  • 1/2 small red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley or dill
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying

For the tzatziki:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fritters: Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini, carrot, and potato. Combine with onion, garlic, herbs, eggs, flour, Parmesan, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Cook the fritters: Heat oil in a skillet, spoon batter into the pan, flatten, and cook until golden and crispy on both sides.
  3. Make the tzatziki: Mix together yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper.
  4. Serve: Enjoy the warm fritters with a dollop of tzatziki on the side or drizzled over the top.

Notes

  • You can prepare the tzatziki up to 2 days in advance for enhanced flavor.
  • To make the fritters gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • Leftover fritters can be reheated in a toaster oven to restore crispness.

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