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zucchini cottage cheese fritters

Zucchini Cottage Cheese Fritters

Servings: 9
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated zucchini, liquids squeezed out
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, drained
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour)
  • 1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese
  • 2 scallions, fine chop
  • 1 tsp Italian herb blend
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional Dip: Lazy Tzatziki

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the squeezed out zucchini shreds, drained cottage cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, scallions, italian herb blend, salt and pepper to taste. Form about 9 medium sized patties.
  • Heat a large skillet with 1 - 2 tbs olive oil. Once hot, add in the patties cook until golden brown, GENTLY flipping halfway through - about 4 minutes per side.
  • Optional: squeeze on some fresh lemon juice!

Notes

Store leftovers in an air tight container in your fridge and eat cold or reheat in a mini counter top oven~

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
Author: Stella Drivas