FOOD & RECIPES
Zucchini & Halloumi Balls
Zucchini and halloumi cheese are blended together to make little balls of deliciousness. A low carb and gluten free main course menu that sits well in a marinara sauce.
Ingredients
3 zucchini medium
1 onion finely chopped
3 garlic cloves chopped
100g Halloumi cheese grated
1 egg beaten
2 tablespoons mint finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
1 tablespoon thyme finely chopped
1 lemon grated
2-3 tablespoons coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
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Grate the zucchini and place in a colander, sprinkle with salt and leave for 30 minutes.
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Squeeze out all of the water from the grated zucchini and place in a bowl.
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Add the herbs, halloumi, garlic, egg and lemon zest and mix well. Season to taste.
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Add the coconut flour and if the mixture is not firm enough, add some more!
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Roll the mixture into small balls and chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
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Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
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Fry the balls and keep turning them until golden brown on all sides.
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Eat and enjoy!
