This Savory Zucchini Waffles recipe is an easy and healthy addition to breakfast, brunch, or side dish for dinner. They are also a great way to use summer zucchini from your garden.
One great way to start eating healthier is to focus on eating more vegetables and fruits every day. Vegetables are packed with nutrients, fiber, vitamins, and so many more health benefits to keep us healthy. Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables and making these zucchini waffles are a great way to get some wonderful vegetables.
I grow zucchini and yellow squash in my garden every summer, and I am always looking for new recipes to use them up. When it comes to this waffle recipe you can use all yellow squash, all zucchini or a combination of the two.
Zucchini preparation tips (Don’t ignore this step)
- The zucchini should be finely shredded. This will make it easier to keep the waffles together.
- The liquid of the zucchini needs to be squeezed out as much as possible: place zucchini in a bowl. Sprinkle grated zucchini with salt and let stand for about 10 minutes, then squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Discard drained liquid.
How to make this Recipe:
- Prepare zucchini mixture
Place zucchini in a bowl. Sprinkle grated zucchini with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let stand for about 10 minutes, then squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Discard drained liquid. Combine all the ingredients and remaining salt in a bowl.
- Cook
Heat the waffle iron (I used a mini waffle maker), when hot spray with avocado oil and add 1/4 cup of the zucchini mixture and spread around. Close the iron and cook until the light shuts off and the edges are golden brown. Set aside and keep warm while repeating with the remaining batter and avocado oil spray.
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Savory Zucchini Waffles: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can add other finely grated or chopped vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or spinach to the batter for extra flavor and nutrition.
To make your zucchini waffles crispier, ensure you remove as much moisture as possible from the zucchini and cook the waffles a bit longer in the waffle iron.
Yes, you can freeze zucchini waffles. Allow them to cool completely, then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. To reheat, use a toaster or oven until heated through and crispy.
Savory zucchini waffles can be served with a variety of toppings such as sour cream, avocado, smoked salmon, poached eggs, or a side salad. They also pair well with dips like hummus or tzatziki.
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Savory Zucchini Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini (grated)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup onion (minced)
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ⅓ cup plain bread crumbs (or gluten-free plain bread crumbs)
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Place zucchini in a bowl. Sprinkle grated zucchini with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let stand for about 10 minutes, then squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Discard drained liquid.
- Combine all the ingredients and remaining salt in a bowl.
- Heat the waffle iron (I used a mini waffle maker), when hot spray with avocado oil and add 1/4 cup of the zucchini mixture and spread around.
- Close the iron and cook until the light shuts off and the edges are golden brown.
- Set aside and keep warm while repeating with the remaining batter and avocado oil spray.
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