MEXICAN ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

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A Mexican twist on a basic zucchini fritter - Can be used as a light meal or a side to a yummy piece of steak or chicken.

Provided by happygurl06

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium zucchini
1/2 cup self-raising flour
1 purple onion, diced finely
1 egg, whisked
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (continental)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups salsa
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Trim the ends from zucchini.
  • Coarsely grate the zucchini.
  • Place in a colander and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir in self-raising flour, onions, egg, parsley, spices and, salt.
  • Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Drop four 2-tablespoonful measures of zucchini mixture into pan.
  • Cook for 1 1/2 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through.
  • Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
  • Repeat with 2 tsp olive oil and remaining zucchini mixture.
  • Serve each fritter with 2 tbs salsa, 1 tbs sour cream and top with shredded cheese.

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