Zucchini Patties with Feta

Crispy, pan-fried zucchini patties mixed with feta cheese, fresh herbs, and green onions. These Mediterranean-inspired fritters are served with a dollop of Greek yogurt for a delicious vegetarian meal or appetizer.

6 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • cups zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • 1 cup Italian parsley
  • ½ cup green onions
  • tablespoons fresh dill
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup corn oil
  • 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toss zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to sieve. Press out excess liquid; place zucchini in dry bowl. Mix in egg, yolk, 1/2 cup flour, cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in parsley, onions, and dill. If batter is very wet, add more flour by spoonfuls.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons corn oil in large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into skillet. Fry patties until golden, 5 minutes per side, adding more olive oil and corn oil as needed. Transfer to paper towels. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Place on baking sheet, cover, and chill. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 12 minutes. Serve with yogurt.

    25 min