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00:00Cheesy Zucchini and Corn Fritters
00:02These golden, crispy zucchini and corn fritters combine summer vegetables with melted cheddar.
00:08The key is removing moisture from zucchini before mixing with corn, spices, flour, egg, and baking powder.
00:16Pan fry until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes per side.
00:20These versatile fritters work for brunch, appetizers, or dinner.
00:24They store well and can be adapted for gluten-free or vegan diets.
00:27Pairs perfectly with salads or light sides.
00:30Nutritionally balanced and delicious.
00:33For the fritter base, combine 2 cups shredded zucchini from about 2 medium zucchini with 1 cup corn,
00:391⁄2 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1 large egg, 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
00:46Mix until well combined and ready for cooking.
00:49For the seasoning blend, use a 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder,
00:541⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper.
01:01Shred zucchini using a grater or food processor for uniform pieces.
01:06Place in a fine mesh sieve, lightly salt, and let it sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess water.
01:12Squeeze out moisture until the zucchini feels dry.
01:14In a large bowl, combine spices, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
01:21With corn, grated cheddar, flour, and baking powder.
01:25Stir in drained zucchini until coated.
01:27Add egg and mix into a thick batter.
01:30Heat a skillet over medium heat.
01:331⁄4 cup scoops of batter to the skillet, flatten to be 1⁄2 inch thick,
01:37and fry 3 minutes per side until golden.
01:39Cool on a rack in salt while hot.
01:41Each serving, about 2 fritters, contains roughly 140 to 160 calories with a balanced macronutrient profile.
01:50You get about 8 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of protein from the egg and cheese, and 8 grams of fat.
01:57The fiber content is around 2 to 3 grams per serving,
01:59thanks to the zucchini and corn providing beneficial plant fiber.
02:02We'll see you in the next one.
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