Crispy Vegetable Fritters

INGREDIENTS:

Ingredients for Garlic Tzatziki:
1 ½ cups Greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
2 tablespoons dill, chopped
Kosher salt, to taste

Ingredients for Zucchini, Feta, and Spinach Fritters:
2 medium zucchini, grated
3 handfuls baby spinach, chopped
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup minced fresh herbs (dill, mint, and oregano)
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 scallions, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Olive oil, for frying

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare the Tzatziki:
In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped cucumber, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Mix in chopped dill and season with kosher salt to taste. Stir until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the fritters to let the flavors meld.

Make the Fritters:
Place the grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with a little salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture.
In a large bowl, combine the drained zucchini, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, minced herbs, beaten eggs, minced scallions, and minced garlic. Stir to mix well …