Vegetable Fritters with Caramelised Onions

Crispy, golden vegetable fritters with caramelised onions are the perfect balance of savory and sweet, making them a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal. Packed with grated zucchini, carrots, and fragrant parsley, these fritters are seasoned with a delightful blend of paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper for a flavorful bite. The real star of the dish, however, is the caramelised onions—slow-cooked to perfection with a touch of butter and sugar, adding a rich, sweet contrast to the hearty fritters. Quick and easy to prepare, these fritters are pan-fried to crisp perfection in just minutes, and they’re ideal as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light vegetarian meal. Serve them warm, generously topped with the sweet, golden onions, and watch them disappear from the plate! Perfect for family dinners or entertaining, this dish offers a delicious and wholesome way to elevate everyday vegetables.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Zucchini
• 2 medium Carrot
• 1 large Red onion
• 120 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 large Egg
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Sugar

Directions

Step 1

Grate the zucchini and carrot using a box grater. Place the grated vegetables into a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. Set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the grated vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the flour, eggs, 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, ground paprika, and garlic powder to the bowl. Mix until just combined to form a batter-like consistency.

Step 4

Slice the red onion thinly. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion slices and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Sprinkle the sugar over the onions, reduce the heat to low, and cook for an additional 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden and caramelised. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the fritter mixture into the pan for each fritter, flattening slightly with a spatula.

Step 7

Cook the fritters for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 8

Repeat with the remaining fritter batter, adding more oil to the pan if necessary.

Step 9

Serve the vegetable fritters warm, topped with a generous spoonful of caramelised onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(975.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1358.7

Total Fat 70.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 471.9mg	0%
Sodium 7644.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 42.8g
Protein 33.0g	0%

Vitamin D 109.8IU	0%
Calcium 221.8mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 1746.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.1%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 44.3%