Description
These Crispy Zucchini Feta Balls are a simple and nourishing recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. They offer a fantastic way to incorporate vegetables into your family’s diet, boasting a wonderfully crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. They make an ideal appetizer, a light lunch, or a fantastic side dish.
Ingredients
Zucchini, grated: 2 medium
Feta cheese, crumbled: 1/2 cup
Egg: 1 large
All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup
Panko breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup
Fresh dill, chopped: 2 tbsp
Fresh mint, chopped: 1 tbsp
Garlic powder: 1/2 tsp
Salt: 1/4 tsp
Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
Olive oil (for frying): 1/2 cup
Instructions
1. 1. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out as much excess water as possible using a clean kitchen towel. This step is crucial for crispy zucchini balls.
2. 2. In a large bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, crumbled feta, egg, flour, panko, dill, mint, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until just combined.
3. 3. Form the mixture into small, golf-ball-sized balls.
4. 4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. 5. Carefully place the zucchini feta balls into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. 6. Transfer the cooked Crispy Zucchini Feta Balls to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. 7. Serve these delicious Crispy Zucchini Feta Balls immediately!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
Keywords: Crispy Zucchini Feta Balls, Zucchini Fritters, Healthy, Easy Recipe, Vegetarian, Appetizer, Side Dish, Weeknight Meal