Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini fritters is a popular dish in Greece during the summer months. I have made this recipe quite often. Not only during the summer but in the fall and spring as long as I can find zucchinis at the fresh market or the super market. They are great as a snack or just for lunch with a side salad. Easy to make and you don’t need to fry them like they are usually made. I bake them in the oven and they turn out well if not better.

2 cups shredded zucchini
1/4 cup shredded onion
1 egg
3/4 cup feta
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp olive oil

Wash and shred the zucchini. Place it in cloth towel or cheese cloth and squeeze the excess water as much as you can. Do the same with the shredded onion.

In a bowl combine the shredded zucchini, feta, onions, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs and dill. Shape them into rounds and place them in an oil coated cookie sheet.

Bake them in a preheated 400° oven for 45 minutes turning once.

Nutrition Facts (Makes 15 servings)
Serving Size 1 serving (33.9 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
Calories from Fat 36
Total Fat 4.0g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 18mg
Sodium 117mg
Potassium 74mg
Total Carbohydrates 3.9g
Dietary Fiber 0.5g
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 2.2g

Farro with butternut squash

1 cup farro
2 cups butternut squash cubed
1 cup celery diced
½ cup red onion diced
1 tsp crushed garlic
½ cup olive oil
½ cup parsley chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the farro according to package directions (1 cup farro to 2.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat and cook – about 15-20 minutes till all the water is absorbed. Fluff up with a fork).

In a saucepan sauté the onions, celery, garlic, butternut squash. Season with salt and pepper. Pour about ½ cup of water and let it simmer till the vegetables are cooked. Toss with farro, season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts
Servings 6.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 221
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 13 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 64 mg
Potassium 151 mg
Total Carbohydrate 11 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 2 g