Zucchini and Crumbed Feta Fritters

Delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner

Course Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

450g zucchini grated (approx 2 medium zucchinis)
1/2 tsp salt
2-3 eggs lightly beaten (I use three as mine tend to be on the smaller side)
1/2 cup crumbled feta try to choose a variety with less salt where possible
2 spring onions finely chopped
1 large garlic clove crushed
Cracked black pepper to taste (note: with the feta and drained zucchini, there is no need to add extra salt).
1/4 cup gluten free flour I tend to use the Orgran brand
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp minced fresh dill optional, see Notes below

Place the grated zucchini in a colander and stir through the salt. Allow to sit in the fridge for 10-15 minutes, before squeezing out as much excess water as possible (this is important to stop the fritters being too wet).
In a large bowl, combine the drained zucchini, lightly beaten eggs, feta, spring onions, crushed garlic, black pepper, flour, baking powder and fresh dill (if using)
In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the eggs, then stir in the apple cider vinegar and grated zucchini. Stir until well combined.
Heat a large pan with a splash of olive oil. Be careful not to allow the pan to get too hot, or the fritters will burn before they cook through.
Drop 1-2 tablespoons of the fritter mixture into the pan and gently flatten to form a disc shape. Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes, until the edges start to set and you can gently slip a metal turner/spatula under the fritters to flip them.
Allow to cook until golden brown (but not burnt) on both sides. Remove from pan, allow to cool slightly before serving and enjoy!

Note: I've made these fritters both with and without the dill, and enjoy them both ways.

When I haven't had spring onion available, I've also used an equivalent amount of finely chopped brown onion, which has worked well as a substitute.

As feta is naturally quite salty, I don't recommend adding any extra salt to this recipe.

For serving, these fritters are best paired with something light and zesty, such as: