Ingredients

4 Zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds total)

Salt

2 large eggs

Pepper

1/2 cup flour

3 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more as needed

one 12-ounce jar roasted red pepper, drained

1 clove garlic, smashed & peeled

Hot pepper sauce

Preparation

  1. Pre heat oven to 300 F. Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet & set aside. Using the large holes on a box grater, grate the zucchini into a large colander. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt & let standfor 10 minutes. Place the colander in the sink and press the zucchini firmly with paper towels to remove all the excess moisture.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt & 1/2 teaspoon pepper until light & frothy. Using a whisk, stir in the zucchini, then the flour.

  3. In a large non stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Working in 3 batches, drop in the fritter batter by rounded tablespoons, gently flattening with spoon & cook turning once, until the fritters are browned 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheetand keep warm in oven while cooking remainder. Add olive oil as needed.

  4. Using a food processor, puree the red peppers with the garlic, the ramining 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt & hot peppersauce to taste. erve the dip with the warm fritters.