Herbed Mediterranean Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki Dip

Ingredients

• 3 cups zucchini, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cucumber cucumber, grated and drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 01
   Grate the zucchini and place it in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
2. 02
   After 10 minutes, squeeze the zucchini to remove as much liquid as possible. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
3. 03
   In the mixing bowl, combine the zucchini with flour, baking powder, crumbled feta, chopped dill, mint, beaten eggs, and ground black pepper. Mix well to form a batter.
4. 04
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. 05
   Spoon the batter into the skillet to form fritters. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
6. 06
   Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
7. 07
   For the tzatziki dip, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated and drained cucumber, chopped dill, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
8. 08
   Serve the zucchini fritters warm with the tzatziki dip on the side.