ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

8 fritters, 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 4 medium zucchinis, grated

• 1/2 cup hemp seeds

• 1/2 cup chickpea flour (or spelt flour for Vata/Pitta)

• 4 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

• 1 tsp chili powder (optional)

• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds

• 1/2 tsp mineral salt (or to taste)

• 4-5 tsp lime or lemon juice, freshly squeezed

• 2-3 tbsp water (as needed to bind)

• Ghee or avocado oil for pan-frying

DIRECTIONS

1. Grate & Squeeze: Grate zucchinis and squeeze out excess water.

2. Mix: Combine zucchini, hemp seeds, flour, dill, cumin, fennel, salt, and lime juice. Add water if needed to bind.

3. Shape: Form into small patties.

4. Cook: Pan-fry in ghee or avocado oil, 3-4 mins per side until golden.

5. Serve: Enjoy with a dollop of coconut yogurt, cooked meat of choice (chicken, turkey, or white fish would be ideal), cooked couscous or any #grainsideoption

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Notes

• Looking for a quick and easy late spring/ early summer meal? - here you go.

• This meal is intended to pacify pitta inflammation as zucchinis are cooling and building to the body.