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Kolokithokeftedes

Crispy zucchini fritters with feta, mint, and dill. A Cretan specialty — light, herbaceous, and perfect with tzatziki.

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Total 35 min

Serves 6

Appetizer·Greek·Medium

Ingredients

Step 1 — Fritters

2 lbs zucchini (grated, squeezed dry)
½ cup feta (crumbled)
¼ cup dill and mint
2 eggs
½ cup flour
2 green onions (sliced)
Salt and pepper
Olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

1
Mix batter
Combine squeezed zucchini, feta, herbs, eggs, flour, and onions. Season well.
2
Fry
Form into patties and pan-fry in olive oil until golden on both sides.
3
Serve
Serve hot with tzatziki and lemon.

Nutrition per serving: 220 cal · 8g protein · 18g carbs · 14g fat · 2g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.

AppetizerGreekMedium

35-Minute Kolokithokeftedes

Crispy zucchini fritters with feta, mint, and dill. A Cretan specialty — light, herbaceous, and perfect with tzatziki.

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Why You'll Love It

Feeds a crowd
Simple ingredients
Easy weeknight dinner

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Total

35 min

Serves

6

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Nutrition

Per serving (estimate)

220

Cal

18g

Carbs

8g

Protein

14g

Fat

2g

Fiber

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