Zucchini Fritters With FAGE Total Greek Yogurt

Submitted by Fage Total Greek Yo

"Zesty zucchini and shallots, browned to a golden crisp, get topped with tangy FAGE Total Greek Yogurt in the perfect combination of texture and authentic taste."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup FAGE Total Classic
• 1 zucchini
• 1 1⁄2 small shallots, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 green chili, very finely chopped (use more if you like it hot)
• 1⁄4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup strong farmhouse cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cooking salt
• 1 dash freshly milled black pepper, to taste

directions

1. Grate the zucchini and squeeze the moisture out by hand. Place in a large bowl.
2. Chop and fry the shallots and spring onions in hot oil until translucent. Add the green chili and remove from heat.
3. Add the shallots, spring onion and chili to the zucchini and then add the bread crumbs, beaten egg, cheddar cheese, cilantro, salt and pepper. Mix well with a fork. Form into patties with your hands, flattening slightly.
4. Fry patties in olive oil in a nonstick frying pan on medium heat, turning a couple of times until cooked through, golden and slightly crisp on the outside.
5. To serve, plate and garnish with a spoonful of FAGE Total Greek Yogurt.