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I have three mature zucchini plants in the garden. And they have been supplying me with fruits for the last few months. Every now and then I overlook one fruit and suddenly, boom, it is huge! So I have made lots of stir frys with zucchini. And a few soups (it works really well when blended roughly). And now: zucchini fritters!

At the same time, I’m having another pantry challenge. That means, I’m using ingredients up before I buy new ones. One of those slightly unpopular ingredients is corn flour. But, as it turns out, they are an amazing ingredient for vegan and gluten-free zucchini fritters! Yay!

These zucchini fritters really are super easy to make. They have a lovely texture and the added oregano allows for a very delicious, summery flavour. I already made a few batches more. Because they are an amazing addition for the lunch box. And of course they are vegan, gluten-free and without oil. Triple yay!

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Vegan Zucchini Fritters with Paprika Sauce (Gluten-Free & Oil-Free)

When zucchinis are in full swing, these fritters are the perfect way to use them up — simple to make, wholesome, and full of fresh flavor. Made with buckwheat and corn flour, they’re entirely gluten-free and fried without oil. The creamy paprika sauce ties everything together, making this dish light, summery, and totally satisfying.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dishes

Cuisine International

Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan

Keyword Dip, Fritters, oil-free, Paprika, Summer, Zucchini

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Resting Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings 7 fritters

Equipment

• Grater
• non-stick frying pan
• Blender

Ingredients

For the fritters:

• 450 g zucchini grated
• 100 g cornflour
• 2 tablespoon buckwheat flour
• 1 heaped tablespoon psyllium fiber
• 1 teaspoon salt or less if desired
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• a few pinches chilli

For the paprika sauce:

• 70 g cashews
• 125 ml water
• 50 g zucchini
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• salt to taste

Instructions

• For the fritters, combine al ingredients in a bowl, stir to combine. Then let rest for approx. 30 minutes.
• Preheat very good non-stick frying pan, or cut a piece of baking paper to size and place in pan (can be reused several times). In the meantime form fritters with wet hands.
• Place in frying pan and cook for approx. 15 minutes on medium low heat until they start to turn golden. Then flip and cook on the side until done.
• For the paprika sauce, blend all ingredients in a powerful blender until smooth.

Notes

Enjoy!

Please let me know what you think about this recipe, I’d love to hear from you! And if you remake this recipe, please share the picture with me on Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook.

A Versatile Vegan & Gluten-Free Bolognese That’s Tomato-Free

This time I wanted to add a few more extras. The sauce is not only vegan and gluten-free, but also free from soy, nuts, seeds, legumes, and tomatoes. Don’t worry though – it’s still packed with flavour

Please note: This recipe is low-fat, meaning no oil is used.
If you are interested in cooking with less oil, I highly recommend investing in a high-quality, non-toxic non-stick frying pan.

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Meat-Free Bolognese Sauce – Vegan, Gluten-Free, No Tomato

I really love pasta, and this Bolognese-style sauce is one of my favourites when I want something rich in flavour but still light on the stomach. Completely free from meat, gluten, soy, nuts and even tomato, this sauce relies on mushrooms, peppers and a good mix of herbs to create a satisfying texture and taste. It’s oil-free, easy to prepare, and perfect with your favourite pasta or side dish.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Bolognese, Mushrooms, oil-free, Plant-Based Sauce, Red Pepper, Tomato-Free

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 2 generous portions

Author The Vegan Monster

Equipment

• non-stick frying pan for oil-free cookingKnife
• Cutting board
• stick-blender or immersion blender
• Measuring spoons & cups

Ingredients

• 250 g mushrooms cut in small quarters
• 2 sweet red peppers diced
• 1/2 onion finely diced
• 1-2 garlic cloves minced
• 1-2 tablespoon ground sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon rice flour
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• salt & pepper to taste
• 375 ml water

Instructions

• In a good non-stick frying pan, heat one tablespoon of water and cook/roast the onions until golden brown. Then add mushrooms and cook while stirring almost constantly until they are much smaller and juicy (approx. 15 minutes).
• Add diced paprika and let cook for another 10 minutes, or until slightly soft.
• Sprinkle with ground paprika and rice flour and stir well. Add 1 1/2 cup water and stir once more. Bring to the boil.
• Add garlic, oregano, basil and salt & pepper to taste. Using a stick blender, roughly blend it until is forms a chunky sauce. Serve with pasta or side dish of your choice

Notes

Enjoy!

Please let me know what you think about this recipe, I’d love to hear from you! And if you remake this recipe, please share the picture with me on Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook.