Zucchini Fritter Gyros Recipe

Name: Zucchini Fritter Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1 lb. zucchini, coarsely grated; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup canned diced green chiles or; 1 roasted poblano chile, diced; 1 green onion, chopped (2 Tbs.); 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 3/4 cup roasted red pepper or jalapeno-cilantro hummus; 3 whole-wheat pita breads, halved and warmed; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 cups chopped lettuce

Servings: persons

3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 lb. zucchini, coarsely grated
1 large egg
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles or
1 roasted poblano chile, diced
1 green onion, chopped (2 Tbs.)
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbs. olive oil
3/4 cup roasted red pepper or jalapeno-cilantro hummus
3 whole-wheat pita breads, halved and warmed
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups chopped lettuce

1
Stir together yogurt and lemon zest in small bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
Wrap grated zucchini in clean kitchen towel, and wring out excess moisture.
4
Whisk egg in large bowl.
5
Stir in zucchini, green chiles, green onion, and garlic.
6
Sprinkle mixture with flour and baking powder, and stir to combine.
7
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
8
Heat 1 Tbs.
9
oil in large skillet over medium heat.
10
Drop 6 heaping tablespoonfuls zucchini mixture into skillet, and gently flatten.
11
Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
12
Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate, and repeat with remaining zucchini mixture.
13
Spread 2 Tbs.
14
hummus inside each pita half.
15
Fill with 2 tomato slices, 2 zucchini cakes, red onion slices, and 13 cup chopped lettuce.
16
Drizzle each gyro with 2 Tbs.
17
yogurt mixture

626

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest, 1 lb. zucchini, coarsely grated, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Fritter Gyros 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 Fritter Gyros

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