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Healthy Zucchini Fritters - Low Carb Vegetarian Recipes

Some mornings I crave something warm, savory, and just a little bit indulgent without wrecking my day. That’s where these zucchini fritters come in. They’re crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and they make me feel like I’m having something special—without the side of carb guilt. I’ve been making these for years, and I still get excited when I hear that first sizzle in the pan. They work beautifully as a quick breakfast, a side dish at dinner, or even as a little snack in the afternoon when you’re staring into the fridge wondering what on earth you want. They’re made with fresh zucchini, a few pantry staples, and they hold together like a dream. You can even batch-cook them and warm them up later—though, honestly, they rarely make it that far in my house. If you’re after something easy, flavorful, and a little different from your usual breakfast routine, these fritters are going to be your new favorite. They fit right in with low carb vegetarian recipes, but more importantly, they taste like something you’d get at a cozy little cafe. And isn’t that what we all want?
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Breakfast Ideas Vegetarian, Easy Vegetarian Breakfast, Gluten Free Vegetarian Recipes, Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast, low carb vegetarian recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Breakfast, vegetarian soup recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Grate the zucchinis and place them in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, almond flour, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture per fritter into the skillet, flattening them slightly with a spatula.
  5. Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp.
  6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm.