Vegan Zucchini Fritters
Tired of pretending kale chips hit the spot? Let’s fry something green and call it a healthy life choice.
These vegan zucchini fritters are crispy, savory, and honestly way too good for something with no cheese involved.
We’re grating veggies like it’s arm day and binding them with magical plant-based ingredients that don’t scream blah.
They’re golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and sassier than your group chat after midnight.
Pair them with a tangy dip and suddenly, you’re the goddess of brunch without breaking a nail or budget.
Vegan Zucchini Fritters
Golden, crisp-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside zucchini fritters—entirely vegan, deeply satisfying, and secretly loaded with veggie power. No eggs, no dairy, just taste and crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis grated
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chickpea flour for extra protein, obviously
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water aka flax egg
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast for that savory “cheesy” vibe
- 2 tbsp olive oil for pan-frying
Instructions
- Grate zucchini, then squeeze out all that dramatic water using cheesecloth. Yes, it’s annoying. Do it anyway.
- In a bowl, mix flaxseed and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Pretend you’re letting it “develop flavor.”
- Add grated zucchini, flours, onions, garlic, seasonings, baking powder, and nutritional yeast. Stir until it acts like a batter.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat like you mean business.
- Scoop 2 tbsp of mixture per fritter into the pan. Flatten slightly so it knows who’s boss.
- Fry 3–4 minutes each side, until golden and fabulous.
- Drain on paper towels. Try not to eat them all before plating.
Notes
🔬 Nutritional Values (Per Fritter)
- Calories: 90
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Fritter)
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Folate: 8%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 5%
💁♀️ Additional Tips
- Add grated carrots or sweet corn if your fridge is begging for attention.
- Serve with vegan sour cream or spicy tahini sauce for main-character energy.
- Air-fry for a lower-oil version, if you’re into that sort of thing.
- Store extras in the fridge. Reheat in the oven, not the microwave, unless soggy is your brand.
- Freeze the uncooked mix in patties. Because future-you deserves crispy zucchini too.
