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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Buñuelos de Calabacín

Cultural Context

Originating from Spain, Buñuelos de Calabacín are a beloved snack that showcases the versatility of zucchini. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, these fritters are a delightful blend of flavors and textures, often served as tapas. Today, variations can be found in many cultures, making them a popular dish worldwide, especially in Mediterranean cuisine.

SpanishESappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
zucchini
eggs
flour
baking powder
salt
black pepper
parsley
onion
garlic
cheese
olive oil
lemon zest
paprika
water

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and works well for frying.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: baking soda

💰Cheaper: none

Baking soda can be used as a substitute for leavening.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while maintaining similar costs.

1

Grate the zucchini and place it in a colander to drain excess moisture for 15 minutes.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini, eggs, and chopped onion.

3

Add flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the mixture and stir until well combined.

4

Fold in chopped parsley and cheese, mixing until evenly distributed.

5

Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

6

Scoop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with a spatula.

7

Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

8

Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.

9

Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of extra parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Zucchini FrittersCalabacín Fritters
Local Name: Buñuelos de Calabacín

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