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Zucchini Fritters with Sweet Pepper Sauce

These tasty zucchini fritters, served with an incredible sweet pepper sauce, are a delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Dairy-free, Vegetarian
Keyword appetizer, fritters recipe, zucchini
Servings 8

Ingredients

for the sweet pepper sauce:

  • 8 ounces 4Earth Farms organic sweet peppers about 8-10 peppers
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup raw almonds
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

for the fritters:

  • 4 cups shredded 4Earth Farms organic zucchini
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup sliced scallions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons high heat cooking oil such as avocado or coconut

Instructions

  1. Place the sweet peppers on a foil or parchment lined baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook for about 10-15 minutes, flipping the peppers once about halfway through so that they blister on both sides.
  2. Let stand until cool enough to hold, then peel off the burned outer skin and remove any seeds.
  3. Put the sweet pepper, onion, almonds, red pepper flakes, vinegar, garlic salt and olive oil in the container of a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Place the shredded zucchini in a colander set over a bowl and sprinkle the zucchini lightly with salt. Allow the zucchini to stand for 10 minutes. Using your hands, squeeze out as much liquid from the zucchini as possible. Transfer to a large bowl.
  5. Add the flour, eggs, scallions, garlic and salt to the bowl. Stir to combine.
  6. Line a plate with paper towels. Add the vegetable oil to large skillet set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop 1/4 cup mounds of the zucchini mixture into the pan, pressing them lightly to flatten; do not overcrowd the pan.
  7. Cook the zucchini fritters for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  8. Transfer the zucchini fritters to the paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat the process with any remaining zucchini mixture. Serve with sweet pepper sauce.