Sunshine Corn & Zucchini Fritters with Herbed Yogurt

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Golden, tender fritters made with summer vegetables and fresh herbs, served with a cool, herbed yogurt dip for a colorful kid-friendly meal. This American kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs yellow corn kernels, zucchini, and all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed
• 1/2 cup zucchini, finely grated
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 cup fresh or thawed corn kernels, 1/2 cup finely grated zucchini, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp finely chopped chives, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper, mixing until evenly incorporated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Drop 1/4 cup portions of the corn-zucchini mixture into the skillet, pressing gently to form 3-inch patties, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp at the edges.
4. Step 4: While fritters cook, mix 1/4 cup plain yogurt with 1 tbsp finely chopped dill in a small bowl.
5. Step 5: Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil, then serve warm with the herbed yogurt dipping sauce.