Mexican Zucchini Corn Fritters
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these baked zucchini fritters are vegan and gluten-free as well, suitable for every dietary need. Plus, their preparation only requires 5 basic ingredients (plus some herbs and spices), all of which are easily available and quite affordable as well!
Ingredients
- 4 cups Zucchini grated (about 2-3 medium)
- 1½ cup Corn Kernels defrosted if frozen
- ⅓ cup Chives chopped (or 1 1/2 tbsp if dried)
- ¼ cup Cornmeal whole grain
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Cayenne
- 1 handful Cilantro fresh with stems removed and chopped finely
- ½ cup Aquafaba (juice from a can of beans)
- 1 Jalapeno diced finely (optional)
- 1 tsp Avocado Oil Spray (or extra-virgin olive oil for the pan)
Pair them with (optional):
- Avocado mash mashed with a fork with some lemon juice, salt and pepper
- Tofu Chorizo recipe here
- Plant-Based Greek Yogurt mixed with finely chopped chives, salt, and extra-virgin olive oil. You can make the vegan Greek yogurt at home following this recipe
- Vegan cheese sauce recipe here
- Salsa I love this organic thick and chunky one from Whole Foods Market
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (or 200°C).
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Spray a baking sheet with avocado oil (or extra-virgin olive oil).
- Scoop the mixture using a quarter measuring cup or ice cream scoop and form small patties. Place the patties on the baking sheet.
- Cook for around 25 minutes (or until the patties are golden on the edges but not dry).
- Cool on the pan for a few minutes to make them crispier.
- Optional: Top with your favorite Mexican toppings from the list above, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Zucchini Corn Fritters
Amount per Serving
Calories
69
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Sodium
195
mg
8
%
Potassium
440
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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