Zucchini-Broccoli Fritters with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce

Zucchini-Broccoli Fritters with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce

Here's a creative and flavorful recipe for Zucchini-Broccoli Fritters — crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with green goodness. These fritters make a great appetizer, lunch, or light dinner, and pair beautifully with a tangy yogurt-dill sauce.

🥦 Zucchini-Broccoli Fritters with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients (Makes 10–12 small fritters)

For the fritters:

• 2 medium zucchini, grated

• 1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets (blanched or steamed until just tender)

• 1 small shallot, minced (or 1/4 cup red onion)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

• 2 large eggs

• 1/4 cup flour (all-purpose or chickpea flour)

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Olive oil, for frying

For the lemon-dill yogurt sauce:

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

• 1 small garlic clove, grated

• Salt and pepper, to taste

🥣 Instructions

1. Prep the veggies:

• Grate the zucchini and place in a colander. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Then squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a clean towel or cheesecloth.

• Steam or blanch the broccoli florets for 1–2 minutes until just tender. Drain and finely chop.

2. Make the fritter mix:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini, chopped broccoli, shallot, garlic, herbs, cheese, breadcrumbs, flour, and lemon zest.

• Crack in the eggs, add baking powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well to form a thick batter.

3. Cook the fritters:

• Heat a generous layer of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

• Scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture per fritter into the pan and flatten slightly. Cook 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

• Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Keep warm in a low oven if making in batches.

4. Make the sauce:

• In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

🍽️ To Serve

Serve the fritters warm with a dollop of lemon-dill yogurt sauce and a fresh green salad or roasted cherry tomatoes. For extra flair, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and a few chili flakes.

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