Zucchini & Carrot Fritters

Vegan Zucchini & Carrot Fritters are a delightful and tempting recipe. These fritters are made with fresh garden vegetables, hearty plant-based items, and bold spice flavors. For this recipe, we need only zucchini, carrots, bread crumbs, and spices. The main ingredients of this recipe are zucchini and carrots, which are irresistible due to their inherent sweetness, delicate, rich flavor, and tender-crisp texture. Carrots provide the Zucchini & Carrot Fritters a wonderful balance of color and a slightly sweet crunch, while the zucchini, with its high water content, provides a moist base that helps bond the batter.

Let’s prepare these fritters with the items and tips (listed below).

STATS

• Course: Snacks
• Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
• Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan
• Total Time: Forty minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Method: Stovetop

EQUIPMENT

• 2 mixing bowls
• 1 spoon
• One small dish
• Silicone frying pan
• One silicone spoon/spatula
• Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

• One medium zucchini, grated
• All-purpose flour 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1/2 cup of chickpea flour
• Salt half a tsp or add to taste
• Black pepper powder 1/4 tsp
• Lemon juice 1 tbsp
• 1/4 tsp of garlic powder
• Vegan breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup
• Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add grated carrots and zucchini to the bowl.
2. Press both vegetables to remove their extra moisture content.
3. Put aside the squeezed vegetable bowl.
4. Next, add nutritional yeast, chickpea flour, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and all-purpose flour to another bowl.
5. Combine all items with a spoon.
6. Next, add flour and other dry ingredients to the squeezed vegetables.
7. Now, add lemon juice to the bowl.
8. Mix all items with your hands to make a tasty mixture.
9. After that, convert this mixture into fritters with the help of a spoon.
10. Next, add vegan crumbs to another small dish.
11. Now, coat each fritter with the breadcrumbs.
12. After that, grease a non-stick or silicone frying pan with olive oil.
13. Place the fritters into the heated oil.
14. Simmer the fritters for 3/6 minutes over a moderate to high stovetop fire.
15. Flip them with a silicone spoon to prevent them from separating.
16. The delicious and hearty Zucchini and Carrot Fritters are ready.
17. Place these fried fritters onto a plate and enjoy them with any vegan sauce.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Enjoy the hot fritters with a refreshing vegan tzatziki sauce.
• Serve these fritters with roasted vegetables or homemade vegan garlic aioli.
• Vegan vibrant coleslaw or grilled mushroom caps work well with these fritters.
• Pair this snack recipe with cashew sour cream or sweet chili sauce.
• Incorporate these fritters into the simple buns or pita bread.

TIPS

• We will grate the zucchini and carrots using the grater. This facilitates more even cooking and improved binding.
• Before frying, taste the fritters batter and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
• Set aside the fritter batter for 10/15 mins it will help to absorb moisture.
• Drain the excess moisture from the grated vegetables to avoid sogginess.
• Utilize good-quality and fresh carrots and zucchini.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Advance Preparation:

• The fritters batter can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for a few hours. It is recommended to fry them just before serving for optimal texture.

Fridge:

• You can store the fried fritters in a closed bowl and refrigerate them for 4/5 days.

Freezer:

• We can easily freeze the cooked fritters. First of all, we will pack these fritters in a plastic pouch and freeze them for fifty to eighty days.

Reheating:

• These tempting carrot fritters can be reheated in an air fryer, skillet over medium fire, or in a preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

FAQs

Can I make the fritters with vegan cheese?

• Yes, you can improve the taste and give the fritters a pleasant meltiness by adding vegan shredded cheese. Incorporate the cheese into the batter prior to serving.

Can I use other kinds of flour?

• Yes, you can try these fritters with several kinds of flour options, such as almond, buckwheat, oat flour, etc, but bear in mind that they may alter the taste.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size 1 fritter
Total servings: 8 to 10 fritters
Total Calories 110 kcal
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 2.5 g
Protein 3.5 g
Total Fat 3.5 g
Sodium 120 mg
Sugar 2 g