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)
Directions
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp. oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- 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.
- Season veggies with ½ of the salt and pepper.
- Transfer veggies to a large mixing bowl; set aside and let cool to room temperature. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel; set aside.
- Stir rice, cornstarch, parsley, mint and zest into cooled veggie mixture.
- Mix in hummus until mixture is homogenous.
- Divide mixture into 12 portions; shape into patties about ½" thick.
- Dust each patty on both sides with cornmeal, pressing in lightly.
- Add 2 tbsp. oil to the skillet; heat over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- 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.
- Repeat with remaining oil and patties.
- 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.