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A plate of Vegan zucchini fritters, some stacked.
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 93kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon ground flax seeds
  • ¼ 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 tablespoon oil (olive or grapeseed) - see post if oil free
  • ¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese
  • cup vegan cheddar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (more to taste)
  • ¼ 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.

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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. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg