Vegan Mucver
Vegan Mucver are Turkish-style zucchini fritters made with grated zucchini, vegan cheese, and a flaxseed-based batter. These savory fritters are perfect as a warm or cold meze, garnished with fresh dill and spring onions.
Details
- Author: Mesude @ CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Course: Side Dish
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Tags: #Vegan, #GF, #ZucchiniFritters, #TurkishCuisine
Nutritional Values
These vegan zucchini fritters are a nutritious option for a side dish or appetizer. They are rich in fiber from the zucchini and flaxseeds, with added protein from the vegan cheese. The use of gluten-free flour makes them suitable for those with gluten intolerance.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 14 g | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Sodium | 300 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12 g | -- |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | -- |
| Total Sugars | 3 g | -- |
| Protein | 5 g | -- |
Ingredients
3 medium zucchini (courgette), grated; 150 g / 6 oz vegan feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 green (spring) onions, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 bunch dill, finely chopped; 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax seeds + 4 tablespoons warm water); 45 ml / 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour; Pinch of paprika (optional); Salt and ground black pepper to taste; Sunflower or vegetable oil for shallow frying; Sprigs of onions and dill for garnish
Instructions
1. Place the grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with a little salt, and leave to drain for 30 minutes. 2. Crumble or grate the vegan feta cheese. 3. Using a tea towel, squeeze out any excess water from the zucchini and put it in a bowl. 4. In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free flour and flax eggs (flaxseed mixed with warm water). Add the zucchini, vegan feta cheese, chopped onion, green onions, garlic, dill, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix well to form a batter. 5. In a frying pan, heat enough oil to shallow fry. Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry over medium heat on both sides until golden brown. 6. Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain them on absorbent kitchen paper towels. 7. Serve warm or cold as a meze, garnished with sprigs of dill and spring onions. Enjoy with garlic-infused vegan yogurt if desired.
Allergens
None
HealthScore: 75
The health score reflects the use of healthy ingredients like zucchini, flaxseeds, and vegan cheese. The shallow frying lowers the score slightly due to the oil content, but overall, the dish remains a nutritious choice.