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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dishes
Cuisine International
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! 🙂
Keyword Dip, Fritters, oil-free, Paprika, Summer, Zucchini