Fried Zucchini Fritters

SERVES 4 TO 6

Zucchini is an excellent source of vitamin C as well as a variety of minerals including iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, and manganese.

2 MEDIUM ZUCCHINI

1 TEASPOON SALT

2 GREEN ONIONS, CHOPPED

FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE

2 TABLESPOONS WARM WATER

½ TABLESPOON ENER-G EGG REPLACER

½ CUP ALMOND FLOUR

½ TEASPOON BAKING POWDER

¼ TEASPOON PAPRIKA

COOKING SPRAY

1. Grate the zucchini with a hand grater or food processor.

2. Transfer the grated zucchini to a bowl and toss with the salt.

3. Let the zucchini sit for 10 minutes.

4. Then spread it out on paper towels and press with a clean towel to remove as much moisture as possible.

5. Transfer the pressed zucchini to a mixing bowl and stir in the green onions and ground pepper.

6. In a small bowl, combine the warm water and egg replacer and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes.

7. In another small bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and paprika and then stir into the zucchini mixture.

8. Stir the egg replacer into the mixture.

9. Liberally oil a heavy skillet and heat over medium-high heat.

10. Spoon the zucchini mixture into the skillet in heaping tablespoons.

11. Cook each fritter for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

12. Drain the fritters on paper towels.

13. Serve warm.