I think, breakfast is one of the most important meal of the day. I never miss breakfast; even if I woke up at 12 or 1pm – I prefer to eat something from breakfast category whether it’s mushroom kasha or sweet pancakes.
I know that lots of people skip breakfast or have only coffee and sort of to-go bar; some say they are not hungry enough, or another reasons are lack of time or motivation. But eating breakfast can help you to wake up, to boost your energy and metabolism. Moreover, experts say that people who eat breakfast tend to have a lower risk of many health issues. Breakfast should be around 30% daily calories intake. So, skipping the breakfast leading to seek out higher calorie food later in the day.
Thus, I decided to start a series of ‘Sunday Breakfast’. Why breakfast? – that you’ve read above. Why Sunday? – because it’s usually weekend, no need to hurry – you’ve got plenty of time to prepare any breakfast you/your family like. I’m going to post breakfast recipes that I’m cooking and enjoying. And I’d be more than happy if you share with me your breakfast ideas and recipes; if you decided to take part in this series – send me links to your posts or articles in the internet with your favourite morning meal. You can also write recipes and send me by email, so I could choose a suitable for me and taste them.
Let’s begin a healthy way to start the day, especially if you haven’t had a breakfast for a long time!
I’m quite sure that almost everyone loves zucchini fritters. We call them oladii/oladushki in Russia, that means small pancakes (have a look another recipe by clicking here). These zucchini oladushki are more healthier, because I used fine oats instead of plain flour and fried them almost without oil. As you can see from the photos: they are served with fried quail eggs, which can be substitute with regular ones; herbs add a nice and aromatic touch – to wake up your senses!
Sunday Breakfast: Zucchini Oladushki
*I didn’t use salt, because I used parmesan which is salty itself, but you can add some salt if needed.
**If zucchini oladushki don’t stick to your frying pan- omit the oil.
Ingredients
1 large zucchini, grated
few spoons of fine oats (or wholemeal flour)
*3-4 tbsp grated parmesan
3 quail eggs or 1 regular egg for the zucchini mixture
2 tsp lemon juice, optional
2-3 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
freshly ground black pepper to taste
**1-2 tbsp olive or sunflower oil for frying
quail eggs for serving, as much as you like
some grated parmesan for garnish, optional
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients, except oil. Heat the oil (if using) in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Using a tablespoon pour a spoonful of the mixture into pan, making oladushki/fritters, fry for a 2 minutes on each side.
- Keep zucchini oladushki in a warm place: put them in warm 50C oven or cover with foil. Meanwhile, fry quail eggs (you may use the same pan).
- Top oladushki with fried quail eggs, sprinkle with parmesan if desired.
Enjoy your breakfast!
milkandbun 
I am a big fan of breakfast, have it every day most days a smoothie but I LOVE your zucchini pancake and egg, looks so good. I think your Sunday Breakfast posts are a wonderful idea.
Thank you so much for the support, Suzanne! I haven’t had a smoothie for breakfast for a long time, I love it but most of the time have it goes as healthy drink-snack. 🙂
With all the zucchini around…..Perfect time for zucchini pancakes!..
That’s great! Now you have one more idea how to use them! 🙂
Great breakfast – I love those savoury fritters! I just read about the different kinds of breakfasts of South America, and the variety surely beats my own muesli-and-coffee routine …
That sounds interesting Ginger! could you give me a link about those breakfasts please?
It was in the LAN in-flight magazine … no idea if that’s online!
Wonderful breakfast sounds so delicious and nice mix of ingredients!
I love these tender and tasty fritters. And what do you usually make for your children for breakfast, Lynz?
well they just do not feel hungry early in the morning! so eggs if they will eat them, cereal, cream cheese on arabic bread, so new ideas are great!
I generally have eggs or porridge for breakfasts too! 😀 I do like blini (Russian crepes) but they take much time and I love to sleep, so I enjoy them on weekend. 🙂
Yumm sounds delicious! I have oatmeal for me which I love
Love zucchini for pancakes/fritters! I just posted a recipe for it too… 🙂
Hello Ronit! I’ve just seen your post; will add a shredded carrot next time too! 😀
And I was just thinking “next time I’ll try this version. I love the herbs and Parmesan in it!” 😀
This looks incredibly delicious! I am a huge fan of breakfast and we eat it everyday. Weekends we have more fun with it and like to have brunch when time permits.
Hope you will make some for your boys! 🙂
Ths is SO different from typical ‘English Breakfast’ or French ‘Continental Breakfast’ looks delicious, but I may try it for lunch x
Oh yes, these fritters are pretty good any time of the day! 🙂 Thank you for the commenting!
Wow, just wow! Cant imagine a better beginning to a Sunday!! Love these fritters and the quail egg on top makes it even better 😀
Thank you!!! 😀 Oh, yes! those little eggs make fritters tastier! 🙂
Lovely idea to do a Sunday breakfast series – I’ll be making these for dinner this week – they look so easy!
Yeap, why not to have a breakfast meal for dinner! Enjoy!
Thanks and of course I tried them this week – I found the mixture a little watery though even though I squeezed the zucchini. Any tips?
Hello Laura! Sorry for the late reply, I think the only way is to add more fine/ground oats or flour. It has happened with me too, I mean watery zucchini 🙂 I just added flour and fried them, Even though fritters were softer than should be -I still enjoyed it. 🙂
Happy cooking! 🙂
Thanks for the extra tips!
My pleasure! 🙂
That is a fabulous looking breakfast to me!!! Love that last photo. Stunning!
Thank you! Zucchini fritters is a homy breakfast for me 🙂
I reckon I could happily eat this meal for breakfast, lunch and tea. Love it!
Why not? 😉 Enjoy weekend and breakfast!
Very good-looking breakfast!
Yay! Thanks a lot!
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