20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
6
Number of Servings
What to do:
Fritters
- Add edamame, shredded zucchini, flour, egg, spices, and green onion into a food processor/blender. Blend until smooth to make a batter. Drain excess fluid as needed.
- Use zucchini batter to form a patty (~3 Tbsp.) using your hands. Add additional flour to thicken the batter if the patty does not form.
- Add 2 Tbsp. olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once oil is hot, place patties into pan. Do not overcrowd pan.
- Cook both sides until firm and golden brown.
Tzatziki Sauce
- Squeeze out excess water from cucumber.
- In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon zest and juice, and salt until well mixed.
- *Optional: Drizzle olive oil on sauce.
Zucchini and Edamame Fritters with Tzatziki Sauce
So simple, these savory, crispy fritters are the perfect after-school snacks to keep your kids full and nourished!
Nutrition Facts
What you will need:
Fritters
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup edamame beans, shelled, defrosted
- 1 zucchini, medium, shredded, squeezed excess water out
- 4 Tbsp. whole wheat flour
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- dash of red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 stalk green onion, diced, optional
Tzatziki Sauce
- ½ cup English cucumber, grated
- 1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ tsp. lemon zest
- 1 lemon, juiced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. olive oil, optional
