Corn Zucchini Fritters

Natural Chef Melissa Shaffer
Enjoy a taste of summer with these delightful fritters, featuring sweet summer corn and zucchini!
Course Appetizer
Servings 8 Fritters

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh corn kernels (from 1-2 ears)
  • 1 cup Grated zucchini mix with ½ tsp salt and let sit for 10 minutes
  • 1/2 cup Chopped cilantro
  • 1 Egg or flax egg mix 1T flax and 3T water, allow to thicken 10 minutes
  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Flour of choice
  • 1/4 cup Cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • Oil of choice for cooking fritters

Optional toppings

  • Plain yogurt or sour cream mixed with chopped cilantro, lemon juice and salt to taste
  • Chopped fresh tomatoes or salsa
  • Sliced avocado

Instructions
 

  • Salt zucchini and prepare flax egg if needed.
  • Squeeze zucchini in a clean tea towel, removing liquid, until it appears dry and reduces in volume (1 cup will become about ¾ cup).
  • Mix corn, zucchini, cilantro, egg/flax and oil in a medium bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining dry ingredients.
  • Stir flour mixture into corn mixture. Batter will be thick and a bit crumbly but should stay together when cooked. If needed, add more flour or oil.
  • Heat 1-2 Tbsp oil of choice in skillet over medium heat (cast iron recommended).
  • Once hot, add ¼ cup batter, flattening into a ½ inch thick circle.
  • Cook fritters 2-3 minutes per side, until nicely browned, moderating heat as needed.
  • Cook in batches, adding more oil if necessary.