That’s awesome! Your family’s Oatmeal & Zucchini Fritters sound like a healthy, delicious, and pizza-beating meal! 🎊 Here’s a clear, easy-to-follow version of your recipe with a tasty sauce suggestion to take it to the next level.
🥒 Zucchini-Oatmeal Fritters (Better Than Pizza!)
(Crispy, cheesy, and packed with veggies!)
INGREDIENTS (MAIN DISH):
- 1 medium zucchini (grated, excess water squeezed out)
- 1 carrot (grated)
- 5 tbsp oatmeal (quick oats or blended for finer texture)
- 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 100g cheese (shredded, any meltable kind)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for frying)
🍯 OPTIONAL SAUCE (YOGURT-GARLIC DIP):
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & dill (to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Prep the veggies:
- Grate zucchini & carrot, then squeeze out excess water (key for crispiness!).
- Mix with oats, eggs, cheese, garlic, green onions, salt & pepper.
- Cook the fritters:
- Heat olive oil in a pan.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the mix, flatten slightly, and fry 3-4 mins per sideuntil golden.
- Make the sauce (optional but delicious!):
- Stir together yogurt, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt & dill.
- Serve warm!
- 🍽️ Great with the yogurt dip, on salads, or in wraps!
WHY IT’S A WINNER:
✅ Healthier than pizza (veggies + oats + protein!)
✅ Customizable (add spices, herbs, or swap cheese)
✅ Meal-prep friendly (reheat well for next day!)
Would you like a spicy version (add chili flakes) or a baked option? Let me know! 😊