Patzarakia

Patzarakia is a delightful Greek vegetarian breakfast featuring fluffy zucchini fritters, seasoned with fresh herbs and served with a creamy feta dip. This dish is perfect for a light yet satisfying start to the day, embodying the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 300 grams
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Fresh dill - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Egg - 1 large
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons (for frying)
• Greek yogurt - 100 grams (for serving)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (for serving)

Steps

1. Grate the zucchini using a box grater and place it in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out excess moisture and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
2. Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped dill, chopped mint, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the zucchini. Mix until well combined.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
4. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture into the skillet for each fritter, flattening them slightly with the back of a spatula. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
5. Transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed.
6. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Serve the fritters warm with the yogurt dip on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from zucchini and herbs.
• High in protein from feta cheese and Greek yogurt.

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