Description
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these easy Pumpkin Zucchini Fritters combine grated squash, smooth pumpkin puree, and flaxseed for a quick 30-minute snack.
Ingredients
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1 cup pure pumpkin puree
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2 medium fresh zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
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1 tbsp whole or ground flax seeds
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2 tbsp lukewarm water
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0.5 medium yellow onion, finely grated
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0.67 cup all-purpose flour
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0.5 tsp fine sea salt
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0.5 tsp baking powder
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3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for shallow frying
Instructions
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Mix 1 tablespoon flax seeds with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl and let sit for 10 minutes to thicken into a gel.
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Grate the zucchini using small holes of a box grater and squeeze out all excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
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Combine squeezed zucchini, pumpkin puree, finely grated onion, and thickened flax mixture in a large bowl and stir well.
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Add all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring gently until a smooth and scoopable batter forms.
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
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Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, flatten slightly, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
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Transfer cooked fritters to paper towels, add more oil as needed for remaining batches, and serve hot with sour cream in New York.
Notes
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Squeeze the grated zucchini thoroughly in a towel to remove excess liquid for the crispiest texture.
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Allow the flaxseed mixture to sit for a full 10 minutes so it develops its natural binding properties.
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Keep the skillet over steady medium heat to ensure the fritters brown without burning.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Category: Appetizer / Snack.
- Method: Stovetop Shallow Frying.
- Cuisine: American Farmhouse.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 4 crispy fritters
- Calories: ~ 165 kcal
- Sugar: ~ 4 g
- Sodium: ~ 310 mg
- Fat: ~ 8 g
- Saturated Fat: ~ 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 7 g
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~ 21 g
- Fiber: ~ 4 g
- Protein: ~ 4 g
- Cholesterol: ~ 0 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Zucchini Fritters, Zucchini Pumpkin Patties, Crispy Vegetable Fritters, Vegan Fritters, 30 Minute Snack, Fall Appetizer, Healthy Squash Recipe, New York Recipe.