Zucchini Croquettes with Bell Pepper Confetti Recipe

Name: Zucchini Croquettes with Bell Pepper Confetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 small red bell pepper, diced ( 1/2 cup); 1/2 small yellow bell pepper, diced ( 1/2 cup); 3 medium zucchini, shredded (1 lb.); 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 large egg, beaten; 5 Tbs. all-purpose flour; 4 Tbs. chopped chives, divided; 2 Tbs. finely chopped parsley; 1 Tbs. finely chopped mint; 1 tsp. Aleppo pepper, or 1 tsp. paprika, plus 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 3 Tbs. olive oil; 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt; 1 Tbs. lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/2 small red bell pepper, diced ( 1/2 cup)
1/2 small yellow bell pepper, diced ( 1/2 cup)
3 medium zucchini, shredded (1 lb.)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large egg, beaten
5 Tbs. all-purpose flour
4 Tbs. chopped chives, divided
2 Tbs. finely chopped parsley
1 Tbs. finely chopped mint
1 tsp. Aleppo pepper, or 1 tsp. paprika, plus 1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1 Tbs. lemon juice

1
Stir bell peppers together in bowl, and season with salt, if desired.
2
Set aside.
3
Combine zucchini and salt in bowl, and let stand 20 minutes, or until liquid is released.
4
Squeeze all liquid out of zucchini, and transfer to large bowl (you should have 1 1/2 packed cups).
5
Stir in egg, flour, 3 Tbs.
6
chives, parsley, mint, Aleppo pepper, and baking powder.
7
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
8
Heat 2 tsp.
9
oil in skillet over medium heat.
10
Spoon 4 2-Tbs.
11
mounds of batter onto pan, and slightly flatten.
12
Cook 3 minutes per side, or until golden-brown.
13
Transfer to wire rack, and repeat with remaining oil and batter.
14
Stir together yogurt, lemon juice, and remaining 1 Tbs.
15
chives in small bowl.
16
Spoon 1 tsp.
17
yogurt mixture on each zucchini cake, and top with 2 tsp.
18
bell pepper mixture.
19
Serve with remaining bell pepper mixture and yogurt on side.

1227

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 small red bell pepper, diced ( 1/2 cup), 1/2 small yellow bell pepper, diced ( 1/2 cup), 3 medium zucchini, shredded (1 lb.), 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Croquettes with Bell Pepper Confetti falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zucchini Croquettes with Bell Pepper Confetti

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