Are you on a mission to limit or avoid refined carbs? Try these low-carb zucchini fritters. Made with coconut flour instead of breadcrumbs, they're ideal for gluten-free diets, too. One recipe makes eight fritters, but you can easily double the ingredients to make a bigger batch. Enjoy!
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Things You'll Need
3 medium zucchini
2 large eggs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sweating zucchini
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut flour
oil
![Ingredients for low-carb zucchini fritters](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/7/5/555b5cc2a5534e3b80d3456c1591e17c.jpg)
Step 1
Wash and dice the zucchini.
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![Dice the zucchini](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/7/5/a6ba73b770a24443a765d6c806338901.jpg)
Step 2
Add the zucchini to a food processor. Pulse until shredded, scraping down the sides as needed.
![Process the zucchini](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/7/5/b8f67fe175444a4789bcea458f91ad19.jpg)
Step 3
Transfer the zucchini to a strainer or colander, then place in a large bowl. Lightly salt the zucchini and let sit (or "sweat") for 20 minutes, tossing occassionally. The salt will help draw the excess moisture out of the zucchini.
![Salt the shredded zucchini](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/7/5/963ac38950484fdea6cd6d9da90a8e46.jpg)
Step 4
Wrap the zucchini in a paper towel or clean cloth. Firmly squeeze the zucchini to remove more moisture, repeating with additional paper towels as needed.
![Squeeze shredded zucchini](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/7/5/4ec1c73bcf2049b9a41e771b85d27647.jpg)
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs.
![Whisk the eggs](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/7/5/de20ddcc66a84734aa862b84eba7bdb3.jpg)
Step 6
Combine the shredded zucchini, eggs, garlic, spices, coconut flour and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
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Step 7
Stir well. If the mixture is too watery, add more coconut flour, one tablespoon at a time.
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Step 8
Warm oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Form 1/4 cup scoops of zucchini mixture into small patties. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil as necessary.
![Cook zucchini fritters](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/7/5/238c952888d7413a92d3878493dcb7c6.jpg)
Serve warm and with sour cream, scallions and more parsley. Enjoy with greens or on their own.
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