Zucchini Fritters with Vegan Sour Cream Sauce
Our plant-based zucchini fritters are baked instead of fried, which drastically cuts down on calories, but preserves the crispy texture and savory flavors!
Servings: 6
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
Sour Cream Sauce
- 1/2 cup homemade vegan sour cream (or store-bought)
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives fresh, minced
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Fritters
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 pound zucchini coarsely grated
- 1 yellow onion small, coarsely grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- fresh parsley, dill, or chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Sour Cream Sauce
- To make the sour cream sauce, combine the ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Fritters
- To make the fritters, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. If you don’t have two baking sheets, you can bake the fritters in two batches.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ground flax seed and water. Set aside.
- Line a large strainer with a clean dish cloth or cheesecloth. Place the grated zucchini and onion into the strainer and sprinkle the mixture with salt. Toss to coat and let it sit for 10 minutes to coax the water out of the zucchini.
- Gather the ends of the cloth and squeeze out the excess water, twisting the cloth to remove as much water as possible. The fritters will fall apart as they bake if they contain too much moisture.
- Place the grated zucchini mixture into a large bowl. Add the flax seed mixture, flour, and garlic powder and mix until well combined.
- Using a 1/4 measuring cup, scoop the batter and create 6 mounds on each baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon to flatten the mounds into round shapes.
- Place the fritters on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the fritter becomes lightly golden-brown. Gently flip the fritter using a spatula and continue to bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve the fritters with the fresh chopped herbs and a dollop of the sour cream sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 2fritters | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4