Zucchini Fritters with Poached Eggs
Ingredients & Directions
GRATE zucchini on coarse side of box grater. PLACE in colander; SPRINKLE with 1/2 tsp salt. LET stand for 30 minutes. Using clean towel, SQUEEZE out and DISCARD liquid.
STIR together zucchini, 1 slightly beaten egg, 2 Tbsp. chives, flour, parsley, mustard, garlic, remaining salt and pepper. STIR in Parmesan cheese.
LINE baking sheet with parchment paper and SPRAY lightly with cooking spray. SCOOP 1/4 cup zucchini mixture and SHAPE into thin patty; REPEAT with remaining zucchini mixture. LAY patties on parchment paper, 1-inch apart.
BAKE in 400°F oven for about 7 minutes or until browned around edges. TURN over; COOK for about 5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Meanwhile, in saucepan SET over medium heat, POUR in enough water to come 3 inches up the side; ADD vinegar and BRING to simmer over medium-high heat.
CRACK eggs into small dish; SLIDE one at a time into simmering water. COOK for 3 to 4 minutes or until desired doneness. REMOVE with slotted spoon; BLOT on paper towels.
TOP zucchini fritters with poached eggs; GARNISH with remaining chives.
| large EGG, slightly beaten (for zucchini mixture) | 1 |
| large EGGS (for topping fritters) | 4 |
| zucchini (about 1 lb.) | 2 |
| salt, divided | 1 tsp. |
| chopped fresh chives, divided | 3 Tbsp. |
| all-purpose flour | 2 Tbsp. |
| chopped fresh parsley | 2 Tbsp. |
| Dijon mustard | 1 tsp. |
| clove garlic, minced | 1 |
| pepper | 1/2 tsp. |
| grated Parmesan cheese | 1/4 cup |
| cooking spray |
tips
Top with a tsp. of plain Greek yogurt, sour cream or crème fraîche if desired.
This recipe is an excellent source of protein and choline, and a good source of vitamin and folate.
Nutritional Info
| Calories | 147 |
| Total fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 236 mg |
| Sodium | 794 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Vitamin A | 134 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 1 mcg |
| Folate | 66 mcg |
| Choline | 195 mg |
| Calcium | 123 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 378 mg |
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