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Waffled Zucchini Fritters

February 23, 2015 by Matt Robinson 36 Comments

I’m back to my waffling ways with these Waffled Zucchini Fritters. A perfect topper to some grilled chicken, greens, and a poached egg.

Waffled Zucchini Fritters | Real Food by Dad

It’s a pretty complete meal. The big boost here is it’s also paleo-friendly.

I’m not hardcore paleo by any means , nor do I plan to be, but it seems like everyone around me is going paleo and I’m hyper aware of it. So in keeping this paleo, I started out with the same egg-to-vegetable ratio that I used in my Potaffle (waffled potato pancakes) recipe, and then swapped out the flour for coconut flour. I should preface Naomi is a baker, and works a lot with coconut flour, so I had the added benefit of picking her brain.

Waffled Zucchini Fritter with Poached Egg and Grilled Chicken | Real Food by Dad

Here’s what I found out from what she told me and through some trial error of my own: (1) coconut flour sops up a lot of liquid, good thing when working with liquid heavy zucchini—so when you get to the part about squeezing the zucchini—don’t cramp your hands into paralysis. Here’s what you do, follow the recipe and if at the end of mixing you still see some liquid at the bottom of the bowl, just add coconut flour one teaspoon at time until there’s no more liquid. (2) Yes, coconut flour has a strong flavor, but not so much in this recipe that it’s noticeable, especially since I gave these zucchini fritters some Asian flavor with soy sauce, rice vinegar and ginger. (3) Lastly, if you don’t have coconut flour, just swap that out with an equal amount of all-purpose flour.

Waffled Zucchini Fritters via Real Food by Dad

On an off-note, if you are wondering what those greens are, they’re micro radishes. Yup, that’s what I had left in the fridge. Not a bad choice, but if you don’t like radishes then avoid this, because they are like radishes on roids—super peppery.  Go for something milder like spinach or any other greens you prefer.

Now that you know everything there is to know about this zucchini fritters meal, let’s do this. And for more waffle inspiration, go here.

Yield: 6 fritters

Paleo Zucchini Fritters

Paleo Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded zucchini (15 oz. - about 4-5 whole zucchini)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper (2 oz.)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 egg, lightly beatened
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Heat waffle iron and cover with non-stick spray.
  2. Combine and toss shredded zucchini (grated on the largest hole of a box cheese grater), red bell pepper and green onions in a large bowl; set aside.
  3. Combine and whisk the egg, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ground ginger, salt and pepper a medium size bowl. Pour mixture into zucchini mixture, and using your hands or a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon, work the mixture until fully combined. Sprinkle coconut flour on top and fold into the mixture until fully incorporated. If there is still liquid at the bottom of the bowl, add in one teaspoon of coconut flour at time until there is no more liquid.
  4. Using an ice cream scoop drop (about 2.5 oz or 1/3 cup scoop of mixture) fritter mixture onto hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Time will vary according to machine. Avoid opening and closing the waffle iron too early. If when you remove the fritter it starts to fall apart even after it's golden brown on the outside, lower the heat to ensure the inside is cooked more evenly with the exterior.
© Matt Robinson

 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Coconut, Dinner, Lunch, Savory, Waffle Tagged With: bell peppers, fritter, how to make zuchinni fritters, paleo, paleo fritters, paleo zucchini fritters, zucchini, zuchinni

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Comments

  1. Tutti Dolci says

    February 23, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    I love your waffled series, these fritters look killer!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:02 pm

      Thanks Laura, I have so much fun waffling whatever I can:)

      Reply
  2. Liz Stark says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:32 pm

    SUCH a great savory waffle variety!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:02 pm

      Thanks Liz, you should try these! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Linda | Brunch with Joy says

    February 24, 2015 at 12:00 am

    Yummmm! I love having waffles for breakfast or let’s have it for dinner with this zucchini fritters.

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      Right, Linda? So much fun too

      Reply
  4. The Blonde Chef says

    February 24, 2015 at 4:59 am

    I love the use of coconut flour, here! And you are killing it with the use of the waffle iron! Yum!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks Aubrie! Can you tell I love waffling things?!

      Reply
  5. David @ Spicedblog says

    February 24, 2015 at 5:15 am

    Those fritters are amazing! The chopped bell pepper and green onion make me want to dig right in…or maybe hang one on my Christmas tree. 🙂 Nice work as always!! #WolfpackEats

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks David! Seriously, I see food and I wonder, can I waffle that??

      Reply
  6. HalfBakedHarvest says

    February 24, 2015 at 6:05 am

    Please keep the waffles coming!! These look so good!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      Ok, count on it Tieghan:)

      Reply
  7. grandbabycakes says

    February 24, 2015 at 6:51 am

    You are officially killing the waffle game right now with these. So unique and I love that you used coconut flour.

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      The flour made these so good, and they waffled so easily. Thanks Jocelyn!

      Reply
  8. Millie l Add A Little says

    February 24, 2015 at 7:22 am

    This look amazing and I love how they are so packed with veggies! Also, waffling makes everything better! Great recipe Matt!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      Thanks so much, Millie!

      Reply
  9. Tori Cooper says

    February 24, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Yes! These are so what this day needs! Waffles are the best!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:05 pm

      Waffles are the best. Waffled anything. It’s an addiction for me:) Thanks Tori!

      Reply
  10. Valerie @ Bubbles and Gold says

    February 24, 2015 at 9:01 am

    Great trick! I tend to deviate from shredded zukes because I hate draining and sopping out all that excess water. I’ll have to try this. Why is it every time I read one of your recipes, my tummy starts to grumble? Maybe I’m always hungry? Or your recipes are just all drool worthy? What came first, the chicken or the egg 😉

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:05 pm

      So nice of you, thanks so much Valerie!

      Reply
  11. No Spoon Necessary says

    February 24, 2015 at 11:44 am

    Oh my goodness, these look freggin’ amazing! Totally putting these on my ever growing list of recipes to make from your blog, Matt. Thanks for sharing these! ♡

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:05 pm

      Time for you to get wafflin’, Cheyanne!

      Reply
  12. foodnessgracious says

    February 24, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    These sound amazeballs!! That egg… 🙂

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      Ha! Thanks Gerry! Super fun to make these.

      Reply
  13. Meggan | Culinary Hill says

    February 24, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    I was starting to miss the waffled posts! 🙂 Glad you’re back at it. I agree, everyone around me is Paleo too. Or so it seems. I actually really like the diet but one slip up and I’m done! Luckily this recipe is delicious enough it doesn’t seem like diet food at all.

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:07 pm

      Thanks Meggan! I’ve been trying to be strict paleo for the last week, and the difference is actually pretty awesome in many ways. However, no way I could do that all the time.

      Reply
  14. Denise @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    February 24, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    I guess I am the last person on the paleo train…I still don’t even know what it is…ha! These zucchini waffle fritters look absolutely delicious! I had some fun with my waffle maker this week-end and have now decided everything just tastes better when waffled 😉

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:07 pm

      Yes, love hearing that Denise. Careful, it’s addicting!

      Reply
  15. Laurie{Simply Scratch} says

    February 25, 2015 at 6:07 am

    These waffles are dreamy! The specks of color… that yolk… gah!

    Reply
  16. KevinIsCooking says

    February 25, 2015 at 9:20 am

    Think I’ll add some jalapeños and call this a meal. Nice, and killer photos Matt.

    Reply
  17. noshandnourish says

    February 25, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    OMG, that poached egg + zucchini waffle + greens is GOREGOUS!! And now I’m starving!

    Reply
  18. houseobsession says

    March 17, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    We tried this recipe twice with failed success in the waffle iron. Is there some trick? And when are you mixing the egg? The recipe doesn’t say.

    Reply
    • Matt Robinson says

      March 17, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Hmm, curious. I hate hearing that. Are the fritters crumbling or are they limp-like? If it’s crumbling, lessen the coconut flour. If it’s too limp-like add a little more flour or cook them a bit longer on the waffle iron. As for the egg, it’s mixed in withe liquids – see the recipe, its been updated.

      Reply
  19. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    July 29, 2016 at 4:58 am

    Looks amazing! My kids would love these. So glad to have found you via Pinterest!

    Reply
  20. Cassandra Cloud says

    August 6, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    what type of waffle maker do you use?

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      August 6, 2017 at 7:44 pm

      Hi Cassandra, I use a pretty basic Oster waffle maker and it works great

      Reply

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