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; set aside and let cool to room temperature. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel; set aside.
  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.