🥕🥒 Mediterranean Veggie Fritter Sticks

(Crispy Zucchini–Carrot–Green Onion Bites)

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🌿 INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium zucchini, grated

• 1 medium carrot, grated

• 2 eggs

• 3–4 tbsp green onion, finely chopped

• ½ cup flour (or whole-wheat flour or oat flour)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• ½ tsp oregano or thyme

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil (for pan-frying)

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🥣 INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep the Vegetables

• Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess water.

• Grate the carrot.

• Add both to a bowl.

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2. Make the Mixture

Add to the bowl:

• Eggs

• Green onions

• Salt, pepper, herbs

• Flour

Mix until combined.
Batter should be thick enough to shape — add a little extra flour if needed.

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3. Shape

• Take a small handful of mixture and form finger-shaped sticks or patties.

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4. Cook

Heat 1–2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick pan.
Fry on medium heat:

• 3–4 minutes per side

• Until golden, crispy, and cooked through.

Place on paper towel to remove excess oil.

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🍽️ SERVE WITH

• Garlic yogurt dip

• Tzatziki

• Hummus

• Tahini lemon sauce

• Mediterranean salad

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🌞 Mediterranean Notes

✔ Olive oil
✔ Fresh vegetables
✔ Herbs (oregano/thyme)
✔ Light, wholesome, simple