
By Beth Sowers
Zucchini and feta fritter pita pockets
16 steps
Prep:10minCook:30min
Updated at: Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:40:51 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
53
Low
Glycemic Load
31
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories598.2 kcal (30%)
Total Fat34.4 g (49%)
Carbs57.5 g (22%)
Sugars9.1 g (10%)
Protein18.6 g (37%)
Sodium1165.6 mg (58%)
Fiber6.2 g (22%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Prep
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash and dry produce
Step 2
Zest and quarter lemon
Step 3
Pick and finely chop fronds from dill
Step 4
Trim and grate zucchini on the largest holes of a box grater. Place grated zucchini in the center of a clean kitchen towel or a couple layers of paper towels and toss with a big pinch of salt. Set aside.
Step 5
Thinly slice tomato into rounds
Make sauce
Step 6
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lemon zest, half if the chopped up dill, a squeeze of lemon juice, and up to a quarter of the garlic powder to taste. Season with salt and pepper
Make batter
Step 7
Gather towel with grated zucchini into a tight bundle and wring over the sink to remove excess moisture. Repeat process until zucchini is very dry.
Step 8
In a medium bowl, stir together breadcrumbs, half the feta, remaining chopped dill, remaining garlic powder, 1/3 cup cold water, .5 tsp salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 9
Stir in zucchini and egg until evenly combined.
Cook fritters
Step 10
Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add tablespoon sized scoops of batter.
Step 11
Cook until fritters are deeply golden and cooked through, 2-4 mins each side
Step 12
Transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Season with salt.
Warm pitas
Step 13
Meanwhile, toast pitas in oven or toaster oven until warm and pliable. 2-3 mins
Finish and serve
Step 14
Have pitas crosswise to create pockets. Spread insides with as much creamy dill sauce as you like. Fill with a few fritters, tomato, and as much arugula as will fit.
Step 15
Toss remaining arugula and feta in a second medium bowl with a large drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Step 16
Divide pita pockets and salad between plates. Serve with any remaining dill sauce and fritters on the side.
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