Galettes de Courgettes au Fromage Blanc
Galettes de Courgettes au Fromage Blanc are crispy zucchini fritters paired with creamy fromage blanc. Light, flavorful, and easy to prepare, they make a perfect appetizer, side dish, or light vegetarian meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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For the Zucchini Fritters:
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 400g), grated
- 1 tsp salt (for draining zucchini)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or dill)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
For the Fromage Blanc Sauce:
- 1 cup fromage blanc (or Greek yogurt as a substitute)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or mint)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini:
- Grate the zucchinis and place them in a colander. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and toss. Let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- After 10 minutes, squeeze the grated zucchini with your hands or a clean kitchen towel to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Make the Fritter Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini, beaten egg, flour, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
- Cook the Fritters:
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture and drop it into the skillet, flattening it gently into a patty.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
- Prepare the Fromage Blanc Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the fromage blanc with lemon juice, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Serve:
- Serve the zucchini fritters warm with a dollop of the fromage blanc sauce on top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour.
- Add grated carrots or sweet potatoes to the zucchini mixture for extra flavor and color.
- These fritters can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for serving.