Description
These crispy Golden Garden Veggie Fritters combine the fresh flavors of zucchini, potatoes, and carrots with mozzarella cheese and a hint of oatmeal. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fritters are a healthy, satisfying dish that’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory snack. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or as a side to your meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 zucchini
- 2 potatoes
- 1 carrot
- 100g mozzarella cheese, grated
- A small bunch of chives, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal
- Vegetable fat (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and grate the potatoes and carrot. Grate the zucchini as well, and then squeeze out the excess moisture from all the vegetables using a clean towel or paper towels.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the grated vegetables with the eggs, mozzarella cheese, chopped chives, minced garlic, oatmeal, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Shape and Cook the Fritters: Heat vegetable fat in a skillet over medium heat. Shape the mixture into small fritters using your hands or a spoon. Gently flatten each fritter with the back of the spoon and carefully place them in the skillet.
- Fry Until Golden: Fry the fritters for about 3–4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Once cooked, place the fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve: Garnish the fritters with additional chives if desired. Serve warm with a side of yogurt or sour cream for added flavor.
Notes
- Make Ahead: These fritters can be prepped in advance. Once shaped, store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours before frying.
- Customize the Veggies: Feel free to swap out the zucchini, potatoes, or carrots for other vegetables like sweet potatoes or cauliflower.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour or additional oatmeal to make the fritters gluten-free.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat in a skillet to maintain the crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Comfort Food