Courgette Balls
Ingredients
- 8 medium courgettes ⓘ
- 1 white onion, finely diced ⓘ
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped ⓘ
- 100 g halloumi cheese ⓘ
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 beaten egg ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme ⓘ
- 1 lemon, zest of, grated finely ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons salt ⓘ
- pepper
- 4 tablespoons plain flour ⓘ
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil ⓘ
Instructions
- Grate the courgettes and place in a colander, sprinkle with the salt and leave to seep for 30 minutes or more.
- Place the courgette in a clean tea towel and wring out every possible drop (this is easier with an assistant).
- Add the remaining ingredients, leaving out the flour and oil.
- If the mixture is too runny add more breadcrumbs or a few tablespoons of flour.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, roll in the flour and place on a plate.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- When ready, shallow fry in hot oil until crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
680
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).