These keto hash browns taste delicious, like the traditional potato version, but they're made with zucchini instead. Zucchini hash browns are naturally gluten-free and perfect for low-carb dieters with only 4g net carbs!
These delicious low-carb zucchini hash browns are a healthier and healthier version of traditional hash browns. They are made with zucchini, eggs, garlic, butter, parmesan cheese, and salt.
We all love potato hash browns, but unfortunately, they're loaded with carbs. That's where our keto hash browns recipe comes in!
Easy to make and delicious, zucchini hash browns are a great breakfast, brunch, or side dish. They're low in carbohydrates which is perfect for the keto diet. You can enjoy them any time of the day!
This recipe is a great use for zucchini in season and is inspired by our keto zucchini boats, keto baked zucchini balls, and 4 ingredient zucchini fries. Be sure to try them as well!
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Is Zucchini Keto?
Zucchini is a popular summer crop with a wide range of healthy uses. It's a great way to get more vegetables into your diet while still being tasty.
But is zucchini low-carb? In case you haven't already guessed, yes, it is!
Even though it does contain carbohydrates, it is relatively low in net carbs. It is one of the best keto-friendly vegetables to include in your ketogenic diet meal plan.
Net Carbs in Zucchini
A cup serving of raw zucchini has 3.9 grams of total carbs and 1.3 grams fiber. So the total net carbs in zucchini are only 2.6 grams per cup.
The Benefits of Zucchini
Zucchini is a very healthy vegetable that is packed with nutrients. It contains a significant amount of vitamins C, K, B6, riboflavin, and folate, as well as minerals manganese and potassium. [1]
Some other reasons you'll want to add it to your diet are:
- Improves digestion
- Slows down aging
- Lowers blood sugar levels
- Improves heart health and circulation
- Improves eye health
- Boosts energy
- Aids weight loss
How To Make A Hash Brown Zucchini Style
The Ingredients
As we mentioned earlier, this recipe is really easy to make and only requires 6 simple ingredients. For the full amounts, check the recipe card below. You'll need the following:
- Zucchini
- Eggs
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Butter
- Salt
The Directions
Start by shredding around 1.5 pounds or 4 cups of zucchini into a medium bowl.
Add the salt and let it sit for 15 minutes to help remove some of the water content.
Now, squeeze the excess water out of the zucchini mixture with your hands.
Add the eggs, parmesan cheese, and minced garlic (or garlic powder).
Thoroughly combine everything with your hands until it reaches a batter-like consistency.
Take a large skillet and add 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
Take 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture and flatten it into the skillet to form a patty. Fill the skillet with as many patties as possible without overcrowding them, and you can always make them in batches.
Cook the low-carb hash browns until they're golden on both sides, turning once during cooking. This should take around 6-8 minutes, but everyone's skillet and cooktop are different.
Repeat in batches until you've used the entire mixture. You may need to add more butter to the skillet, which is why the recipe calls for 4 tablespoons.
Nutritional Information
As mentioned above, zucchini hash browns contain nutrients and relatively low carbs. You can check the recipe card below for a complete nutrition breakdown, but here are the highlights:
- 196 total calories
- 16 grams of fat
- 1.9 grams of fiber
- 9.9 grams of protein
- 4.2 grams of net carbs
📖 Recipe
Zucchini Hash Browns Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Zucchini
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 Egg
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cloves Garlic minced or pressed
- 4 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
- Coarsely shred the zucchini (about 4 cups) in a medium bowl, add salt and let it stand for 15 minutes. Squeeze excess moisture with your hands.
- Squeeze out the excess water with your hands.
- Add the eggs, parmesan cheese, and minced garlic. Combine everything until you get a batter.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Take about 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture and flatten them in the skillet to form a patty. Add as many patties as you can to the skillet, but avoid overcrowding.
- Cook until golden brown on each side, turning once. This should take around 6 to 8 minutes.
- Repeat until the mixture is finished. Add more butter to the skillet if needed. Enjoy hot!
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Nutrition Facts
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Is this recipe for one serving?
Hey Kara, this recipe is for 4 servings depending on how large you make the hash browns. Hope that helps!
Is the 134kcl for the whole 4 serving or each one has 134 kcl?
Hey Teresa, it's 134 cals for one serving. For every recipe on the site the nutritional information is for each serving. Hope that helps!
Hi can you freeze these and if so would you cook from frozen or defrost first? Thanks Karen.
Hi Karen, yes you can definitely freeze them! Just put them in freezer-proof bags and they should keep for up to 6 months.
Wow, these zucchini pancakes are as good as potato pancakes. Love them.