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 mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Resting Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dishes
Cuisine International
Grater
non-stick frying pan
Blender
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
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.
Keyword Dip, Fritters, oil-free, Paprika, Summer, Zucchini