Zucchini Fritters [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 35 minutes

Given that zucchini provides you with lots of vitamins and minerals, the health benefits you can look forward from this vegetable are many. For example, in consuming zucchini regularly, you can lower cholesterol levels in your body considerably. That’s not all; you can use it for managing your weight and for promoting cardiovascular health. The presence of vitamin B complex in zucchini means you can use it for controlling diabetes. Furthermore, the rich fiber content in zucchini helps prevent cancer. Parsley is included in this recipe because it can provide essential vitamins like A, B 12, C and K. Regular consumption of parsley helps in strengthening immune system, nervous system and bones. It is also beneficial in controlling blood pressure levels.

Nutrition

• calories: 103
• protein: 9
• carbs: 17
• fat: 1
• saturated fat: 0.11
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.12
• monounsaturated fat: 0.09
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 61
• potassium: 399
• dietary fiber: 1.87
• sugars: 2.67
• vitamin a: 115
• vitamin c: 51
• calcium: 52
• iron: 2
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 12.46
• other fats: 0.68

Ingredients

• 2 medium Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw
• 0.52 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 piece Egg white beaten
• 0.24 tsp, ground Spices, pepper, black
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 clove Garlic, raw
• 10 sprigs Parsley, fresh
• 2 tsp Lemon rind, grated

Instructions

• Add grated zucchini, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, chopped parsley and lemon zest in a bowl.
• Combine the above ingredients well while adding flour slowly.
• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan. Once the oil is sufficiently hot, drop-in 2 tbsp of zucchini mixture over the pan. Repeat the process for the remaining mixture. Make sure that you leave sufficient space between the fritters.
• Cook the fritters until they turn golden brown. Flip them over and continue cooking the other side so that it too turns golden brown.
• Transfer the fritters onto plate and garnish it with lemon wedges and parsley springs.
• Serve immediately.