Best Zucchini Wild Rice And Hazelnut Fritters Recipes

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ZUCCHINI FRITTERS



Zucchini Fritters image

Salting the grated zucchini helps draw out the excess moisture before squeezing it dry - this step is the trick that keeps these golden brown fritters from becoming soggy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small zucchini
Kosher salt
4 scallions, minced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped dill
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Olive oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Grate the zucchini into a colander in the sink; toss with 2 teaspoons salt. Let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the liquid.
  • In a bowl, stir to combine the zucchini, scallions, parsley, dill, egg, Parmesan and flour.
  • Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a pan over medium to medium-high heat. Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini batter into the skillet and pan-fry, flattening with a spatula, until golden-brown in spots, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

THE BEST ZUCCHINI FRITTERS EVER



The Best Zucchini Fritters Ever image

This recipe was given to me after smelling them cooking in my neighbor's kitchen while working in the garden. Zucchini is mixed with onion and cheese into some heavenly fritters. I look forward to making them every summer, all summer! You will too!!!

Provided by JEWELLS733

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large zucchini, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1 cup 2% milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
onion powder to taste
1 pinch dried parsley
¼ cup vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the zucchini, onion, eggs, Romano cheese, milk, and flour. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
  • Heat about 1 tablespoon of shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop 1/4 cupfuls of the batter into the skillet, and flatten slightly with the back of a spatula. Turn fritters over when the center appears dry. Cook on the other side until golden brown. Set aside and keep warm. Add more shortening to skillet as needed, and continue with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 35.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

ZUCCHINI, WILD RICE, AND HAZELNUT FRITTERS



Zucchini, Wild Rice, and Hazelnut Fritters image

Serve these savory little fritters as an elegant appetizer for autumn gatherings, or on their own as a light meal. Garnish fritters with creme fraiche or sour cream and tarragon or mint leaves.

Provided by Elise Ballard

Categories     Fried Zucchini

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
½ cup wild rice
2 zucchini, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup soft bread crumbs
½ onion, minced
½ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
2 eggs
¼ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and wild rice to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain excess liquid. Cool rice to room temperature.
  • Toss zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt in a sieve; drain until liquid has been released, about 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid and transfer zucchini to a bowl. Mix wild rice, bread crumbs, onion, and hazelnuts into zucchini.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, and baking soda together in a separate bowl until blended. Mix egg mixture into zucchini mixture until batter is wet but not runny.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop batter, about 2 tablespoons per fritter, into hot oil. Flatten fritter with spatula and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 534.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

ZUCCHINI, WILD RICE, AND HAZELNUT FRITTERS



Zucchini, Wild Rice, and Hazelnut Fritters image

Serve these savory little fritters as an elegant appetizer for autumn gatherings, or on their own as a light meal. Garnish fritters with creme fraiche or sour cream and tarragon or mint leaves.

Provided by Elise Ballard

Categories     Fried Zucchini

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
½ cup wild rice
2 zucchini, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup soft bread crumbs
½ onion, minced
½ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
2 eggs
¼ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and wild rice to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain excess liquid. Cool rice to room temperature.
  • Toss zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt in a sieve; drain until liquid has been released, about 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid and transfer zucchini to a bowl. Mix wild rice, bread crumbs, onion, and hazelnuts into zucchini.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, and baking soda together in a separate bowl until blended. Mix egg mixture into zucchini mixture until batter is wet but not runny.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop batter, about 2 tablespoons per fritter, into hot oil. Flatten fritter with spatula and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 534.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

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