WW Sweet Potato & Zucchini Fritters

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The WW Sweet Potato & Zucchini Fritters are delicious. Prepare them easily in 30 minutes. All the ingredients are WW-friendly. We use lighter ingredients. Make them for snacking. Also, prepare them for a side dish. There is no guilt for Weight Watchers when eating this. The WW Sweet Potato & Zucchini Fritters are healthy. They have a good flavor. You can also have them for a light lunch. Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet. Zucchini includes freshness. The recipe is easy. You can quickly make them. Have these fritters with dips. Also have them with sauce. Preparing them for meal prep is also an option. You can make them for gatherings or family get-togethers. You can change this recipe for vegans as well.

STATS:

  • Number of calories: 120 kcal
  • Prep duration: 15 minutes
  • Cook duration: 15 minutes
  • Total duration: 30 minutes
  • Cuisine: American Fusion
  • Course: Snack / Side Dish
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving size: 2 fritters
  • Serving: 8

EQUIPMENT:

  • Paper towels
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Frying pan
  • Grater
  • Mixing bowl (large)

INGREDIENTS:

  • One medium sweet potato
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • Pepper
  • One small carrot (optional)
  • Half tsp garlic powder
  • One egg
  • Salt
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • One teaspoon of olive oil
  • Half tsp onion powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SWEET POTATO:

  • This potato is naturally sweet. It adds a sweet taste to the fritters. It includes creaminess as well. Sweet potato also provides vitamin A. For an alternative, use butternut or pumpkin squash.

ZUCCHINI:

  • Zucchini has fiber in it. It adds a light taste to the fritters. Zucchini also gives moisture to the recipe. Use grated carrots for an alternative option. Yellow squash is also an option.

FLOUR:

  • We add flour to mix all the ingredients. Other options are almond or chickpea flour.

EGG:

  • We add egg for the fritters to stick together. Flax egg is a substitute option.

SPICES:

  • Onion and garlic powder do not add calories. Both of them provide the fritters with flavor. Use cumin or smoked paprika as substitutes.

OLIVE OIL:

  • We use oil to fry the fritters. This oil has healthy fats. For an alternative, use avocado oil.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Grate both of the vegetables.
  2. Remove extra water from the zucchini.
  3. Take a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add spices, egg, flour, and all the grated vegetables.
  5. Mix everything properly.
  6. Take a frying pan.
  7. Add olive oil to it.
  8. Place it over a medium flame.
  9. From the mixture, take two tablespoons.
  10. Make it in a patty shape.
  11. Do the same with the mixture.
  12. Fry them for 4 minutes.
  13. Keep frying till they are golden.
  14. Place them over paper towels.
  15. Remove extra oil from the fritters.
  16. Then serve and enjoy these tasty fritters.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Have these fritters with sour cream or low-fat yogurt.
  • Serve them with salad as well.
  • Cut some avocado slices and put them on top of the fritters.
  • Grill some chicken or fish and serve the fritters with it.
  • Make a tomato salsa and pair the fritters with it.

TIPS:

  • Make sure you press the zucchini properly. Then you will not have soggy fritters.
  • Fry some fritters at one time.
  • Keep the flame medium while frying the fritters.
  • To add more taste, include some parsley.
  • Prepare them beforehand. Then warm them in the oven. They will become crispy.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Use a sealed container to keep the fritters. Store them for only 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze them in one layer. Only freeze the uncooked ones. Freeze them for only one month.

FAQs:

Is it fine to bake them?

  • At 200°C, you can bake them for 20 minutes.

How to make these fritters vegan?

  • Just use a flax egg.

What other veggies can I include?

  • Yellow squash, carrots, and pumpkin are good options.

What gluten-free ingredients are there to use?

  • Almond flour and chickpea.

How to make them beforehand?

  • Make them in large amounts. Then either freeze or place in the fridge.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Total carbs: 20 grams

Fiber: 3 g

Calories: 120 kcal

Protein: 3 grams

Fat: 3 g

Sodium: 150 mg

Net carbs: 18 g

Potassium: 400 milligrams

Calcium: 30 mg

Iron: 1 milligram

Vitamin A: 9000 IU

Portion size: 2 fritters

Serving: 8

Weight Watcher Points: 3 points