Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini and Feta Fritters)
Crisp zucchini and feta fritters with dill.
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- 4 Zucchini
- 150 g Feta
- 2 Egg
- 100 g All-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp Dill
- 300 ml Neutral oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 Scallions (optional)
Method
- Grate the zucchini, salt it, and squeeze out as much water as you can.
- Mix the squeezed zucchini with the crumbled feta, egg, flour, dill, and scallion into a batter.
- Fry spoonfuls of batter in hot oil in a deep pan until golden, turning once, then drain on paper.
- Serve hot with tzatziki.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini and Feta Fritters)
Kolokithokeftedes are Greek zucchini and feta fritters, a staple of the meze table and a clever way to use up summer squash. The tongue-twisting name simply combines the Greek words for zucchini and keftedes (fritters or little patties), placing them in the same family as the country's meatballs and other fried bites. They're the sort of thing you'd find as part of a spread of small plates in a taverna, meant for sharing, dipping, and grazing over drinks. This version keeps them straightforward — grated zucchini bound with feta, egg, and flour, brightened with dill and scallion.
The make-or-break step is squeezing the water out of the salted grated zucchini, which is what lets the fritters fry up crisp on the outside rather than soggy. Inside they stay tender and moist, studded with salty pockets of feta and threaded with fresh dill and the mild bite of scallion. Fried in hot oil until golden and drained, they're best eaten hot when the contrast between crackly edges and soft center is sharpest. They're traditionally served with a cool, garlicky tzatziki alongside, the yogurt cutting the richness of the fry, and they work equally well as an appetizer, a light lunch, or one dish among many on a shared table.
Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini and Feta Fritters): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini and Feta Fritters)?
One serving of Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini and Feta Fritters) has about 278 calories, with 11g of protein, 23g of carbs, 17g of fat and 2g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini and Feta Fritters) gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains All-purpose flour. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Is Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini and Feta Fritters) dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Feta. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini and Feta Fritters)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out scallions — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini and Feta Fritters) make?
This recipe makes 5 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.