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zucchini fritters

Buckwheat Zucchini Fritters

A delicious side dish for lunch or dinner, and also works well for breakfast!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Servings 6 fritters

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium zucchini shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup buckwheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons chives fresh (optional)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup lard home rendered from pastured pigs

Instructions
 

  • Mix together all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
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  • Heat lard in a cast iron skillet.
  • When oil is hot, add batter by heaping tablespoons and flatten slightly.
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  • When you see edges start to brown, flip over, being careful not to splatter the grease on yourself. I usually tip the pan so that the grease flows to the other side when I'm flipping them. They are usually cooked through after about five minutes on each side.