Zucchini Cottage Cheese Fritters

Zucchini Cottage Cheese Fritters

from hungryhappens.net
30 min
9 servings

A beautiful way to boost your veggies with some added protein! These are some of my favorite meal prep zucchini fritters because I can enjoy them anytime and get that added bonus protein from the cottage cheese! Bonus: they’re low in calories and carbs! Its very important to ring out the zucchini shreds as best […]

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated zucchini, (liquids squeezed out)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, (drained)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs ((or almond flour))
  • 1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese
  • 2 scallions, (fine chop)
  • 1 tsp Italian herb blend
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Optional Dip: Lazy Tzatziki

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the squeezed out zucchini shreds, drained cottage cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, scallions, italian herb blend, salt and pepper to taste. Form about 9 medium sized patties.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet with 1 - 2 tbs olive oil. Once hot, add in the patties cook until golden brown, GENTLY flipping halfway through - about 4 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Optional: squeeze on some fresh lemon juice!