Side dishe for 6
Crispy Zucchini Fritters
$2.95for 427 minServes 6
Shredded zucchini mixes with egg, cheese, green onions, and flour before frying into crisp, tender fritters.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $1.97Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.75 | $0.94Typical price |
 | Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.42 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- 27 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianBudgetSide dishes
$0.74 per serving$2.95 for 4
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Ingredients
- 500 g /1 lb zucchini
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup / 75 g flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch pepper
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- yoghurt or sour cream
- more chopped green onions
Steps
- Toss the shredded zucchini with one teaspoon salt and let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze the zucchini dry and mix it with the egg, green onions, parmesan, garlic, flour, baking powder, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop six portions into the skillet and flatten them into fritters.
- Fry the fritters for three to four minutes per side, until golden and firm, adding oil between batches as needed.
- Top the fritters with yogurt or sour cream and chopped green onions.
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