Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (2024)

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These delicious sourdough zucchini fritters can be enjoyed hot or cold and are a simple way to use up your sourdough discard.

The best thing about these sourdough zucchini fritters is that they are simple to make and give you a big serving of veggies with minimal effort.

They are great to make with the kids and will encourage them to eat more greens!

They also use 100g of sourdough discard - which is really handy if you're making a sourdough starter and you're discarding every day to help your sourdough starter thrive.

It really doesn't matter whether you use sourdough discard or fed, bubbly starter. They are both sourdough starter afterall.

If you make this recipe and love it, you might just find yourself feeding your sourdough starter to make another batch of fritters or these sourdough zucchini muffins, sourdough zucchini pizza or even sourdough zucchini bread or sourdough cornbread muffins.

How To Make Sourdough Zucchini Fritters

Making sourdough zucchini fritters is pretty easy. You can have them on the table in under 30 minutes!

The secret to the perfect fritters is making sure you squeeze as much liquid out of the grated zucchini as possible.

Here's the basic process for making sourdough discard zucchini fritters:

  1. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  2. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly.
  3. Heat a non stick frying pan and add a little oil.
  4. Fry spoonfuls of the mixture until golden brown on both sides.
  5. Drain on paper towel.
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Ingredient Notes

These sourdough zucchini fritters utilise very simple ingredients, most of which you'd have in your fridge and pantry.

Even better if you have zucchini growing in your vegetable patch!

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  • It's really important to squeeze the excess moisture out of the zucchini before you weigh it. This stops the fritters from being watery and falling apart.
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  • Your sourdough discard can be straight from the fridge or at room temp, it doesn't matter too much. You could even use fed starter if you wanted to.
  • It's important not to add the salt to the bowl unless you are going to cook them straight away because the salt draws further moisture from the zucchini. So if you are going to make the batter and then delay cooking, don't add the salt until just before you cook them.
  • You can add other seasonings like herbs and spices if you like. Fresh or dried, they work well. I tend to keep them plain for the kids.
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Vegetables to Add To Sourdough Zucchini Fritters

One of the great things about these sourdough zucchini fritters is that you can use the recipe as a base and include lots of other veggies - or even some meat!

You can include any type of vegetables in addition to or to replace the zucchini - as long as they stay around the 350g mark.

Some veggies that work well are grated sweet potato, canned sweet corn, red capsicum, grated carrot, brown onion, frozen peas.

We also add bacon sometimes too! 100g works well, you can just add it without adjusting anything. I use diced bacon and add it raw and it cooks as the fritters cook.

If you prefer crunchy bacon pieces you could cook them prior to adding.

Serving Suggestions for Sourdough Zucchini Fritters

These sourdough zucchini fritters are so versatile. You can use them in lots of different ways. Here are a few ideas!

  • They make a great addition to lunch boxes. My kids enjoy them cold (I add a dipping sauce for them too).
  • Use them as "patties" in a burger bun - top with your fave salads and sauces - YUM!
  • Make mini fritters and serve at your next get together - they are extra delicious with a spicy plum sauce or chili bbq!
  • Make them part of breakfast - we love making them and popping a poached egg on a stack of fritters. So good.
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Further Reading

If you love this sourdough zucchini fritters recipe, you'll love these ideas:

  • Sourdough Zucchini Muffins with cheese and chives
  • Sourdough Zucchini Bread
  • You'll love these oven free sourdough recipes - perfect for summer!
  • These sourdough fritters with sweet potato and chickpeas are a great snack and work really well in a burger.
  • If you love using sourdough discard, you'll love these sourdough cracker recipes.
  • Take a look at these no wait sourdough recipes, perfect for when you're short on time.

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Sourdough Discard Zucchini Fritters

These sourdough zucchini fritters are quick, easy and tasty! Perfect for lunch on the go or a savory breakfast idea. They also use up 100g of sourdough discard.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 20 Fritters

Calories 48 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

  • Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 350 g Zucchini grated, squeeze out excess moisture BEFORE WEIGHING
  • 100 g Sourdough Discard
  • 100 g All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 50 g Cheddar Cheese Grated
  • 50 g Parmesan Grated
  • 50 g spring onions Chopped
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Olive Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Grate the zucchini and squeeze all the moisture out before weighing it. This is to ensure that your fritters aren't watery and don't fall apart.

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  • Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and combine until it forms a thick batter. Ensure that all the flour is mixed through.

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  • Heat a large frying pan on the stove, adding around 20 mls of oil to the pan. Once it's hot, turn the pan down to a moderate heat.

  • Add spoonfuls of mixture to the pan and flatten them slightly so they cook evenly. Cook for around 4 minutes on each side or until they are golden and crispy on the outside.

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  • Lay cooked fritters on paper towel once cooked to absorb excess oil.

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Notes

You can substitute the 350g of grated zucchini with other vegetables like corn, sweet potato, onion, capsicum etc.

You can add bacon to the mixture too.

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Sourdough Discard

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  1. Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (14)Jeanette gallanes

    Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (15)
    Trying to keep up with all the zucchini! I made these and they were wonderful. I didn’t have Parmesan cheese so I used pecorino. Very addicting

    Reply

  2. Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (16)Chop

    Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (17)
    Easy flexible recipe. Great way to Used up zucchini and discard.

    Reply

  3. Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (18)Gina

    Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (19)
    These are delicious! Thank you!

    Reply

  4. Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (20)Christine Robinson

    Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (21)
    Thanks Kate for this recipe, it’s great. They won’t last long 😊

    Reply

  5. Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (22)Bobby G

    Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (23)
    Delicious recipe!
    Couple questions:
    1) is the weight of the zucchini (350g) the weight of it BEFORE squeezing the water out or the final ‘dry’ weight?
    2) if I add other ingredients to the zucchini, like sweet corn, do I need to take away the same weight of zucchini or can these fritters handle more vegetable weight?
    Thanks!

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    • Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (24)The Pantry Mama

      I'm so glad you loved it! I weigh the zucchini after all the water has been squeezed out (so final dry weight). I often add a few more things without taking out any zucchini. Sweet corn for sure you can just add a bit and it won't hurt. Enjoy! TPM xo

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Sourdough Zucchini Fritters: Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between sourdough discard and sourdough starter? ›

The starter is a mixture of flour and water that captures wild yeast and bacteria over time, creating a leavening agent for bread. On the other hand, sourdough discard refers to the portion of the starter that is removed and discarded before feeding the remaining starter during regular maintenance.

What can I do with a discarded sourdough starter? ›

You can use 1-2 week old discard in “discard recipes”… think cookies, brownies, muffins, non-yeast breads, tortillas (pretty much anything that doesn't require active starter (aka wild yeast).

Can you use sourdough discard immediately? ›

How to store sourdough discard. If you are going to use the discard immediately (within the same day), you can keep the discard at room temperature. This can either be in an airtight container, or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. It will then be ready to go when you start your recipe.

What can I do with day 3 sourdough discard? ›

What to do with sourdough discard? Don't throw it away! Instead, use it to make delicious and nutritious treats like pancakes, waffles, muffins, and bread. Sourdough discard is a great source of natural yeast and flavor, and can add a unique tangy taste to your baked goods.

How healthy is sourdough discard? ›

Sourdough discard is rich in probiotics, which can help promote a healthy gut microbiome and improve digestion. It's also a good source of fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and promote feelings of fullness.

When has sourdough discard gone bad? ›

Be sure to examine your discard with your senses of sight and smell. If the discard shows spots of discoloration or visible mold growth or if it develops an excessively strong and unpleasant acidic smell, then it should be deemed expired and be thrown away.

Can I use sourdough discard straight from fridge? ›

If you're an experienced baker and are familiar with working with a cold sourdough starter that has been kept in the refrigerator for a long time and you've had success, then it's totally OK to use your starter straight from the refrigerator. You can utilize a cold starter in any sourdough discard recipe.

How much starter to discard before feeding? ›

How To Feed Your Sourdough Starter (at a Glance)
  1. Remove and discard half of your sourdough starter.
  2. Feed what's left in the jar with equal parts flour and water by weight (1:1:1 feeding ratio).
  3. Let rise at room temperature (covered or airtight) ideally 75+ F, until bubbly, active and double in size (2-12 hrs.).
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Can I gift my sourdough discard? ›

Yes, you can give your friend a portion of sourdough discard to start their own sourdough starter, however it's best if your starter is mature (at least 3 months old) when you do this, so that your friend can start baking straight away.

Can you use 2 week old sourdough discard? ›

How long can sourdough discard be stored? Best practice is to use the discard within 3-4 weeks, but if left longer it is okay. It just becomes more broken down and sour over time.

Does sourdough discard need to be room temperature before baking? ›

Yes you can use sourdough discard straight from the fridge, you don't need to let it come to room temperature if you don't want to. What is this? If you are using it straight from the fridge it may be a little stiff or thick, so you'll need to ensure you mix it really well.

Do I have to discard half my starter? ›

After day 7, do I keep discarding half of my sourdough starter? Nope! Once the sourdough starter is established on day 8, all you have to do is just give it flour and water. You no longer need to discard half of it.

Can you freeze sourdough discard and use it later? ›

Can you freeze sourdough starter discard? While feeding an active starter is a better idea, freezing discard will also work. I would suggest freezing discard that has been more recently fed, it may take longer for the starter to become thriving and active after thawing.

Why discard half of sourdough starter? ›

Discarding half is wayyyy LESS wasteful than keeping it around or “sharing” the other half with a friend because… The sourdough starter is not a viable starter until 3 to 5 days old and sometimes longer. It takes that long for the organism balance to get established.

Is sourdough discard good for plants? ›

Sourdough starter is an easy way to give your plants a well-rounded fertilizer that will help them grow and even prevent diseases.

Do you discard before or after you feed your starter? ›

It would be best if you discarded some portion of your starter each time you feed it unless you want to continue to let it grow. Eventually, you need to discard the used “food” (flour and water) that's been used to sustain your starter during the last fermentation period.

What can I use in place of sourdough discard? ›

Sourdough discard: If you don't sourdough discard saved up, feel free to use active sourdough starter.

What does an active starter look like? ›

A good starter should have a slightly sour, fermented smell. The starter should have increased in volume. A well-fed starter should have doubled or tripled in size, indicating that the yeast and bacteria are active and healthy. The starter should pass the float test.

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