Greek Fritters

Ingredients

5 tbsp. Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
1 cup Kowalski's Fresh Zucchini Noodles
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, very finely minced
½ tsp. kosher salt
- freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns, to taste
1 ½ cups prepared brown rice, cooled
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tbsp. finely minced fresh Italian parsley
2 tsp. finely minced fresh mint
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
8 oz. container Kowalski's Jalapeño Hummus (or other flavor of your choice)
- cornmeal, for coating the fritters
- your choice of garnishes (such as lemon wedges and fresh mint), to taste
- your choice of toppings (such as Kowalski's Tzatziki Sauce and/or prepared tabouli), to taste (optional)
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Directions
  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp. oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. Add zucchini noodles and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are golden-brown and fork-tender (2-4 min.); add garlic in last 1 min. of cooking.
  3. Season veggies with ½ of the salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer veggies to a large mixing bowl. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel; set aside and let cool to room temperature.
  5. Stir rice, cornstarch, parsley, mint and zest into cooled veggie mixture.
  6. Mix in hummus until mixture is homogenous.
  7. Divide mixture into 12 portions; shape into patties about ½" thick.
  8. Dust each patty on both sides with cornmeal, pressing in lightly.
  9. Add 2 tbsp. oil to the skillet; heat over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  10. Add ½ of the fritters to the pan; cook until dark golden-brown and crispy on the edges, flipping once (about 4 min. per side). Transfer fritters to a warm serving platter; sprinkle with remaining salt.
  11. Repeat with remaining oil and patties.
  12. Let fritters stand for 5-10 min. before serving with desired garnishes and toppings.

Find It!

  • Find Kowalski's Fresh Zucchini Noodles year-round in the Prepared Produce Section.
  • Find Kowalski's Tzatziki Sauce and tabouli in the Deli Grab & Go Case.

Nutrition Note:

  • This recipe is a good source of B vitamins, vitamins C and K, and magnesium.