Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce: A Crispy, Fresh, and Flavorful Delight

Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce: A Crispy, Fresh, and Flavorful Delight

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These Zucchini Fritters offer a wonderful way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer squash with a crispy finish. Paired with a tangy Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce, they’re perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light meal. The combination of crispy zucchini and the refreshing yogurt sauce makes for an unforgettable dish.

Ingredients ###

For the Zucchini Fritters:
– 4 medium zucchinis, grated
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 large eggs, beaten
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, chives)
– Zest of 1 lemon
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– Olive oil, for frying

For the Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce:
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– Zest of 1 lemon
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions ###

Prepare the Zucchini Fritters:

1. Place the grated zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to help draw out the moisture.
2. After 10 minutes, squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
3. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten eggs, flour, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
4. Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture for each fritter and flatten into a small patty. Carefully place the patties into the hot skillet.
6. Cook the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. You may need to do this in batches, adding more olive oil as needed.
7. Transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Prepare the Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Serve the warm zucchini fritters with the Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce on the side for dipping.

Tips:
– Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible for crispier fritters.
– The fritters can be kept warm in an oven set to low heat if you need to cook in batches.
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Enjoy the crispy and refreshing delight of Zucchini Fritters with a tangy Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce!