Vegan Zucchini & “Cheese” Fritters
Easy to make and super delicious - these fritters won’t disappoint! They are vegan, gluten free, and perfect for your next get together or just an enjoyable night with your spouse or friends.
Ingredients
Cashew Tofu “Cheese”
- 1 cup whole raw cashews
- 1 garlic clove - diced or pressed
- 2 tsp gluten free white miso paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 block gluten free extra firm tofu
- 3 tbsp non dairy milk
Zucchini Fritters
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 cup gluten free/dairy free breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
- 3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For Serving
- no sugar/salt added marinara sauce
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients for the cashew tofu cheese in a high speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Spoon out the “cheese” into a medium mixing bowl.
- Shred the zucchini with a peeler then chop into finer pieces.
- Remove as much water as possible from the zucchini shreds by patting dry with a paper towel and squeezing out water.
- Add the zucchini shreds, breadcrumbs, and chickpea flour to the bowl with the cheese. Mix well.
- Add two tbsp of extra virgin olive oil to a large fry pan and set to medium heat.
- Form the zucchini cheese mix into 12 fritters by rolling them into balls and pressing them flat between your hands.
- Cook the fritters in the pan for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Cook in as many batches as you need depending on pan size, adding more olive oil as needed.
- Serve warm and with a side of marinara sauce.