Teaching teens to cook can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Look for moderate level recipes, like the one below, and enjoy making it together. Then, a couple of weeks later, ask them to attempt again, but this time by them-self while you watch. It can be hard to give up control in the kitchen, but you are teaching them valuable survival skills that will eventually be appreciated once they move out on their own. Start with this simple yet delicious zucchini fritters recipe.

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Zucchini Fritters

Katerina's Finest

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Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs Zucchini grated
1 tsp Salt to taste
1 tsp Pepper to taste
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/4 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
2 gloves Garlic minced
1 large Egg beaten
2 tbsp Katerina's Finest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Dill fresh, minced (optional)

Instructions

Put the grated zucchini in a strainer over the sink, and add the teaspoon of salt and gently mix.
After letting the zucchini sit for 10 minutes, drain the zucchini moist with a cloth or paper towels.
In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, flour, feta, dill, garlic, and egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is warm, scoop a tablespoon of batter for each fritter into the oil.
Flatten the scoops a bit with a spatula and cook until the underside is golden-brown (about 2 minutes) and then flip the fritter and let it cook until the other side is golden-brown (about 1-2 minutes).
Serve with sour cream, yogurt, another sauce, or enjoy simply plain

Notes

Prep time is approximately 30 min, makes 4 servings

Keyword Fritters, zucchini, Zuchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds grated zucchini
1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 gloves garlic minced
1 large egg beaten
2 tablespoons Katerina’s Finest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill – optional –

Directions:

Put the grated zucchini in a strainer over the sink, and add the teaspoon of salt and gently mix.
After letting the zucchini sit for 10 minutes, drain the zucchini moist with a cloth or paper towels.
In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, flour, feta, dill, garlic, and egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is warm, scoop a tablespoon of batter for each fritter into the oil.
Flatten the scoops a bit with a spatula and cook until the underside is golden-brown (about 2 minutes) and then flip the fritter and let it cook until the other side is golden-brown (about 1-2 minutes).
Serve with sour cream, yogurt, another sauce, or enjoy simply plain

Prep Time: 30 min, makes 4 servings

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Featured Contributor: Katerina Zeppos

Katerina is a wife, mom of two young children, and founder of Katerina’s Finest which imports only the finest quality olives and olive oil from a small collective in southern Greece. They believe that this region grows the finest and most flavorful olives anywhere in the world! To finish out their line of products, they also produce their own Dressings & Vinaigrettes with a special Greek blend.