🥕🥒 Mediterranean Veggie Fritter Sticks
(Crispy Zucchini–Carrot–Green Onion Bites)
🌿 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)
🥣 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prep the Vegetables
Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess water.
Grate the carrot.
Add both to a bowl.
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.
3. Shape
Take a small handful of mixture and form finger-shaped sticks or patties.
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.
🍽️ SERVE WITH
Garlic yogurt dip
Tzatziki
Hummus
Tahini lemon sauce
Mediterranean salad
🌞 Mediterranean Notes
✔ Olive oil
✔ Fresh vegetables
✔ Herbs (oregano/thyme)
✔ Light, wholesome, simple
