Oven-Baked Zucchini Fritters by @helena_pudic

55 min

4 servings

🥒

500 g

Zucchini

🥚

1 large egg

Egg

🧀

60 g

Mozzarella

🥖

100 g

Breadcrumbs

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🫒

5 ml

Olive oil

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Grate
    • zucchini
    • salt

    Grate the zucchini into a mixing bowl and season it with salt.

  3. Rest
    • zucchini
    • salt

    Rest the salted zucchini for 20 minutes so it releases excess water.

  4. Transfer
    • zucchini

    Transfer the zucchini to a colander and squeeze it firmly in a clean kitchen towel.

  5. Combine
    • zucchini
    • egg
    • shredded mozzarella

    Combine the drained zucchini with the egg and shredded mozzarella.

  6. Stir
    • breadcrumbs

    Stir in the breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together.

  7. Shape
    • zucchini
    • egg
    • shredded mozzarella

    Shape the mixture into 12 equal patties and place them on the lined baking sheet.

  8. Spray
    • olive oil

    Lightly spray or brush the patties with olive oil and bake for about 20 minutes.

Oven-Baked Zucchini Fritters by @helena_pudic

55 min

4 servings

🥒

500 g

Zucchini

🥚

1 large egg

Egg

🧀

60 g

Mozzarella

🥖

100 g

Breadcrumbs

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🫒

5 ml

Olive oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/8

    Grate the zucchini into a mixing bowl and season it with salt.

    🥒zucchini
    🧂salt
    🧀box grater
    🥣mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/8

    Rest the salted zucchini for 20 minutes so it releases excess water.

    🥒zucchini
    🧂salt
    🥣mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/8

    Transfer the zucchini to a colander and squeeze it firmly in a clean kitchen towel.

    🥒zucchini
    🧺colander
    🧻clean kitchen towel

  5. Step 5/8

    Combine the drained zucchini with the egg and shredded mozzarella.

    🥒zucchini
    🥚egg
    🧀shredded mozzarella
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  6. Step 6/8

    Stir in the breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together.

    🥖breadcrumbs
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  7. Step 7/8

    Shape the mixture into 12 equal patties and place them on the lined baking sheet.

    🥒zucchini
    🥚egg
    🧀shredded mozzarella
    🥖breadcrumbs
    🍳baking sheet
    🥄spoon

  8. Step 8/8

    Lightly spray or brush the patties with olive oil and bake for about 20 minutes.

    🫒olive oil
    🍳baking sheet

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Eggs, Grains, Seasonings, Oils

Ingredients

Zucchini, Egg, Mozzarella, Breadcrumbs, Salt, Olive oil

Notes

Mozzarella (grated), Salt (to taste), Olive oil (a little, drizzled over before baking)

Allergens

egg, gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

185 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 20g, Fat: 7g, Fiber: 2.5g, Sugars: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 190mg, Potassium: 360mg, Sodium: 280mg, Iron: 1.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin A: 120µg, Vitamin B12: 0.3µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

55 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

box grater, mixing bowl, colander, clean kitchen towel, baking sheet, parchment paper, spoon

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Snack, Appetizer, Side Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Party, Everyday Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@helena_pudic

Origin

Cuisine

Croatian, Balkan

Geographic

Croatia, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Tender, Moist

Flavors

Savory, Mild, Cheesy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in a single layer first,Store in a freezer-safe airtight container)