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Easy Vegan Zucchini & Sweet Corn Summer Fritters

Zucchini season strikes again, and this time it's giving you fritters. If you've got a counter full of zucchini and no idea what to do with all of it, these Easy Vegan Zucchini & Sweet Corn Summer Fritters are your answer. I started making these years ago as a way to use up garden zucchini, and now I make them even when I don't have an excess to deal with they're just that good.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: DINNER, healthy dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 92

Ingredients
  

  • Here's exactly what goes into these fritters:
  • 4 cups shredded zucchini about 4 medium-size zucchini
  • 1½ cups corn kernels fresh or frozen and defrosted (about 8 ounces)
  • ¾ cup chopped green onions about 6 green onions
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1¼ cup chickpea flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • High-heat cooking oil for the skillet

Equipment

  • Keep it simple here, nothing fancy required:
  • Large mixing bowl - for combining the batter
  • Box grater - for shredding the zucchini
  • Large non-stick skillet - for cooking the fritters
  • Measuring cups - for portioning out consistent fritters
  • That's the whole list. No food processor, no deep fryer, no specialty pan. Ever notice how the most satisfying comfort food recipes need the least gear? This one fits right in.

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Mix the batter. In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, corn, green onions, chickpea flour, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined. Let the mixture sit for at least 5 minutes this step matters more than it looks, since the flour needs that time to absorb moisture and form a proper batter.
  2. Step 2- Heat the skillet. Warm a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grease it with your preferred high-heat oil, making sure the surface is evenly coated so the fritters don't stick halfway through cooking.
  3. Step 3- Cook the fritters. Scoop out ¼ cup of the zucchini mixture at a time and add it to the skillet, flattening slightly with the back of your spoon. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until each fritter turns light golden brown and holds together when flipped.
  4. Step 4- Serve them up. Serve the fritters warm, topped with black beans, salsa, nacho cashew cream, and avocado, or any combination of the four. This is where the fritters go from "solid snack" to "genuinely craveable meal."

Notes

Nutrition Information

Here's the breakdown per fritter (not including toppings):
  • Calories- 92 kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 16g
  • Protein- 5g
  • Fat- 2g
  • Saturated fat- 1g
  • Sodium- 61mg
  • Potassium- 322mg
  • Fiber- 3g
  • Sugar- 4g
  • Vitamin C- 11mg
  • Calcium- 31mg
  • Iron- 2mg