These savory pancakes can be an appetizer, a side dish or a meatless main course.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 16 fritters
Ingredients
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium zucchini, trimmed, cut into scant 1/2-inch pieces
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup whole milk
Lemon wedges
Preparation
Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, garlic and dried red pepper. Sauté until zucchini is brown, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Stir flour, baking powder, oregano, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add milk; whisk until smooth thick batter forms. Stir in zucchini mixture.
Step 3
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium heat. Drop half of batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into skillet. Cook until fritters are brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to warm platter. Repeat with remaining oil and batter. Serve with lemon wedges.
