Vegan Zucchini Fritters

These easy vegan zucchini fritters need just 10 ingredients and under 30 minutes to make. Perfect for lunch, dinner or just a snack! A perfect way to use up extra zucchini.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword dairy free dinner, vegan lunch, vegan snacks

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings fritters

Calories 93kcal

Author LarishaBernard

Ingredients

2 tbsp ground flax seeds
1/4 cup water
2 cups shredded zucchini, (about 1 medium zucchini - 2 cups measured before squeezing)
1 cup panko bread crumbs (use gluten free if needed)
1 tbsp oil (olive or grapeseed) - see post if oil free
1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese
1/3 cup vegan cheddar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt (more to taste)
1/2 tsp pepper (more to taste)
1/4 cup oil, for frying

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the flax seeds and water together.
Shred the zucchini.
Squeeze the shredded zucchini through a nut bag, cheese cloth, kitchen towel or mesh sieve.
*Keep squeezing to get as much liquid out as possible.
In a large bowl add zucchini and remaining ingredients, except the frying oil. Mix together well.
Preheat a medium sized skillet with oil over medium low heat.
*Can do these in an air fryer at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes.
Use a spoon or a scoop to remove some the mixture and shape into a round disc (fritter) with your hands.
Place them into skillet to cook for about 3 - 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Do not overcrowd your pan.
Makes 12.

Notes

*See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation and oil free notes.

**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.

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