How to Make Zucchini Fritters

Getting your kids to eat their veggies is not always easy, so a parent must be creative in their presentation. Whether you are a zucchini lover or not, you'll love these tasty zucchini fritters that match the goodness of veggies and the crunch of a fritter. Ready to get your zucchini on? Here's how.

Things You'll Need

• 3 or 4 zucchinis
• 1 small onion
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, fresh
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 eggs, cage-free
• 1/3 cup flour
• Olive oil
• 10-inch non-stick pan

Instructions

1. Wash zucchini and grate until you have about 4 cups. Place in a strainer and salt to get rid of some of the water content.

2. Finely grate small onion.

3. In a medium bowl, beat the 3 eggs.

4. Stir in the Dijon mustard, flour and Parmesan cheese.

5. Fold in the zucchini and onion.

6. Preheat your 10-inch pan and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Heat.

7. Add the fritter mix. Spoon 1to 2 tablespoons of mix per fritter. Fry in small batches.

8. Add more oil as necessary as you work. Drain fritters on paper toweling before serving.

9. Serve with a picante or spaghetti sauce.

Tips & Warnings

• Monitor your heated oil carefully, so fritters don't burn.