Easy Vegan Appetizers : Featuring Vegan Zucchini Fritters

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Course Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Easy Vegan Appetizers

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings fritters

Calories 84kcal

Author Alysen

Equipment

Food processor
Mixing bowl
Parchment paper
Baking sheet

Ingredients

Zucchini Fritter Ingredients

2 zucchinis medium
1 carrots medium
1 ½ cups chickpea flour or all-purpose flour
¼ cup nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon ground flax seed optional
2 teaspoons ground sage
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup baby spinach
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar optional

Salsa Ingredients

2 tomatoes diced
½ jalapeño pepper
½ red onion small
¼ cup basil
1 lime juiced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C).
Use a food processor to blend the carrots and zucchini briefly. Blending time will depend on your food processor and your chop size preference.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the blended zucchini and carrots with all other fritter ingredients. Mix well.
Make the fritters by rolling ¼ cup of zucchini mixture into a ball. Flatten ball with your hand on baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
Bake for 7 to 10 minutes until desired crispiness. Tops should be golden brown.
While the fritters bake, use a food processor to make the salsa. Add all ingredients and blend until your desired smoothness.
Place fritters on a place and cover with salsa to serve. Enjoy!

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Notes

To make on the stovetop, use a little neutral oil and cook over medium heat. Gently flip after 5 to 6 minutes.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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