Zucchini Tahini Fritters
It’s the height of Summer and zucchini is everywhere! Yes, we’ve all been eating a lot of it these days, but it’s so good and so versatile, that who cares?! And while I’m obsessed with my Lazy-Girl Zucchini recipe, it’s always to switch it up here and there…Sometimes.
So, this recipe is GF and vegan. There are breadcrumbs in them, but I used GF panko breadcrumbs, and of course regular breadcrumbs would work as well! I used tahini as a binder, in place of egg, and it creates for a crispy fritter that’s creamy on the inside. So darn good, I truly didn't want to share (but I did)! Topped with scallions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime and we are in the money!!
To note, after grating the zucchini, you need to sweat out the water. Do not skip this step, or your fritters will be soggy. I’ll explain in the directions. Happy Fritter-ing! Serves 2 (although I could eat it all by myself for dinner, but that’s just me).
What You’ll Need…
2 medium zucchinis, grated (just use regular cheese grater)
1/2 tsp salt
2 cloves of garlic, chopped or minced
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs of choice (GF, panko, whatever)
2 Tbsp tahini
About 1 Tbsp of olive oil for cooking the fritters
Sliced scallion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for topping
What You’ll Do…
Grate your zucchini, place it in a bowl, add the salt and toss. Set aside for about 10 minutes while you prep your other ingredients. After 10 mins, transfer salted zucchini to a clean dish towel (or very sturdy paper towel), pull up the corners of the towel and cinch to squeeze out the water from the zucchini. You should be getting a decent amount of water out. Once you’ve sweated your zucchini, in a bowl, combine zucchini with the garlic, breadcrumbs, and tahini. I like to mix it all together with my hands. In a large skillet, over medium/high heat, add about a Tbsp of olive oil to your pan. Form golf-ball sized zucchini balls and drop them into the pan, leaving a few inches of space between each one. After sizzling for about a minute, take the back of a spatula and flatten the ball to make a flat fritter. Sizzle another 2 minutes before carefully flipping. Sizzle another two mins on side 2. Plate and top with an extra sprinkling of salt, sliced scallions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Enjoy!!
