Baked Vegetable and Cheese Fritters with Herbs

Baked Vegetable and Cheese Fritters with Herbs are a delightful and savory dish that combines fresh vegetables with creamy cheese, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a light dinner or a side dish, these fritters are packed with flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 150 grams, grated
• Carrot - 100 grams, grated
• Red bell pepper - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Green onion - 2 stalks, finely chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Egg - 1 large
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, grated carrot, chopped red bell pepper, chopped green onion, and minced garlic.
3. Add the chopped parsley and dill to the vegetable mixture, stirring to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, then add the flour, grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
5. Fold the egg mixture into the vegetable mixture until well combined.
6. Using a spoon, scoop out portions of the mixture and shape them into fritters, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Lightly brush the tops of the fritters with a little olive oil for extra crispiness.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fritters are golden brown and firm to the touch, flipping halfway through baking.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains protein and calcium from cheese, supporting bone health.

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