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Leek and Summer Squash Fritters
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Adapted from the New York Times: we upped the squash, lowered the leeks, and added fresh herbs.

Ingredients
Fritters
  • 4 summer squash or zucchini shredded
  • 1 leek cleaned and diced
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • 1/2 onion shredded
  • 4 scallions trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 egg
  • olive oil for pan frying
  • salt and pepper to taste
Topping
  • 1 cup 2% greek yogurt
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • pinch cayenne
  • salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Then, cook all the vegetables for 5 minutes. 

  2. Drain the vegetables and cool in a colander for at least ten minutes. Wring out the remaining water with a towel or your hands.

  3. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a bowl and add the scallions. In another bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper, baking powder, and thyme. Add to vegetable mixture and stir. Add egg and stir. 

  4. In a big skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Drop a 1/4 cup of the mixture into the skillet. Flatten with your spatula. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  5. Serve with a big spoonful of the yogurt topping.