ZUCCHINI-SCALLION FRITTERS

Zucchini-Scallion Fritters image

Provided by Barb G.

Categories Onions

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb zucchini, coarsely grated (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 large egg
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/2 cup flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup canola oil
sour cream, for serving
salt

Steps:

Place zucchini in a colander set in sink, and toss with the 1 teaspoon coarse salt; let drain 10 minutes; press out as much liquid as possible.
Whisk egg in large bowl; mix in zucchini, scallions, flour and the pepper until combined.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook fritters in batches; drop mounds of batter (2 tablespoons each) into skillet; flatten slightly, cook, turning once, until browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; sprinkle with salt to taste; repeat with remaining batter, serve immediatly, with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 611.8, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 4.7