Zucchini Fritters

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• Coconut Oil for Frying
• 2 Large Zucchinis
• 1 tbsp Coconut Flour
• 3 Eggs
• 1/4 cup Cream Cheese to serve optional
• 1 tbsp Chives, finely chopped to serve optional
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to season

Instructions

1. Grate the zucchini - you need 2 cups total
2. Sift the coconut flour into the eggs and beat them together until smooth. Mix in the zucchini, salt and pepper.
3. Heat a little oil in a frying pan on medium heat and spoon in dollops of the batter. Cook until golden on both sides.
4. Serve warm with cream cheese and chives on top.

Zucchini is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that were found to prevent age-related macular degeneration.  The carotenoid Beta-carotene can be converted into vitamin A in the body. The presence of Vitamin A in the squash helps in active cell development in the eyes, which enhances vision and helps in preventing age-related medical conditions affecting the eyes. 

Not only are these fritters good for your eyes, they are easy to make with only three ingredients!