Zucchini Chive Fritters

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Serves: 4
Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini, grated
• 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt plus more for serving
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt plus more for salting zucchini before draining
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 chives, chopped
• 1 lemon, sliced

Preparation

1. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate zucchini. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and drain for 8 – 10 minutes by pressing with paper towels to remove as much liquid as possible. You can use a cheesecloth or dish towel (twisted tightly) to drain or press into a mesh strainer.
2. In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, parsley, yogurt and cheese. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add dry ingredients to zucchini mixture and mix well until combined.
3. Form mixture into 6-7 cakes.
4. Heat butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until it sizzles when you drop a small amount of zucchini mixture into the pan. Drop mixture by the 1/4 cup onto skillet and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip over and cook another 3 minutes until golden on both sides; repeat, spacing fritters a few inches apart.
5. Serve topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt, chives and lemon slices.