Boulettes Courgettes & Feta
Delightful zucchini and feta fritters that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (well pressed to remove excess water)
- 200 g feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (can be gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint (or substitute with basil)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the zucchini by grating and squeezing out excess moisture using a clean dish towel.
- Mix the grated zucchini, crumbled feta, and egg in a large mixing bowl until well incorporated.
- Add the breadcrumbs, chopped mint, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the fritters in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Drain the fritters on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Notes
Serve warm with yogurt or tzatziki. They make a fabulous appetizer or part of a mezze platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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