Zucchini Recipe ~ Zucchini and Feta Cheese Fritters (Kolokithokeftedes)

These aren't your typical zucchini fritters! These are made the Greek way with feta cheese and a hint of mint. Sure to be a hit with your company.

Ingredients

• 1 potato
• 3 zucchini, shredded
• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ sweet onion, finely chopped
• 10 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
• ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup olive oil, or as needed
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

1. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil, and place the potato into the water. Boil until tender, about 20 minutes; remove and let cool. When cool enough to handle, finely dice.
2. In a bowl, mix together the cooked potato, zucchini, egg, onion, mint leaves, feta cheese, and bread crumbs to make a mixture that holds together when pressed lightly.
3. Place flour into a separate shallow dish. Form the zucchini mixture into small patties, and dredge patties in flour on both sides.
4. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the zucchini patties until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain the patties on paper towels; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

• calories111.7
• carbohydrateContent8.1 g
• cholesterolContent25.9 mg
• fatContent7.3 g
• fiberContent0.8 g
• proteinContent3.8 g
• saturatedFatContent2.9 g
• sodiumContent200.6 mg
• sugarContent1.5 g