Recipe: Zucchini Fritters and Labneh

This recipe will not only satisfy your cravings but nourish your body – try our zucchini fritters paired with creamy labneh. This dynamic duo is as wholesome as it is delicious.

• Labneh is a soft cheese often made from cultured dairy products like kefir, Greek yogurt or probiotic yogurt, which are all rich in beneficial bacteria that can help optimize your gut health. 
• Zucchini is rich in antioxidants, including lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamins and minerals and is low calorie, making for a nutrient-dense snack.
  
  

Ingredients for Fritters

▢ 2 large zucchinis

▢ 1 teaspoon salt

▢ 1 large egg

▢ ½ cup all-purpose flour

▢ ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

▢ ¼ teaspoon onion powder

▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper

▢ 2 tablespoons avocado oil

Ingredients for Labneh Dip

▢ 1/4 cup labneh

▢ 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

▢ 1 tablespoon lime juice

▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

1. Place the grated zucchini into a kitchen towel, sprinkle salt on top and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Squeeze all excess liquid and discard the liquid. It should come out to about 1 packed cup after the liquid is squeezed out.
2. Transfer the zucchini to a medium bowl. Add the egg, flour, cheese, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper and mix until well combined and mixture sticks together.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the avocado oil, then scoop 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture onto the heated pan and flatten with a spatula. Cook until golden on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, about 2 more minutes.
4. Serve warm with the labneh dip, sour cream or Greek yogurt.
   
   

Next Steps & Resources: 

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