COURGETTE (ZUCCHINI) & FETA FRITTERS

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Courgette (Zucchini) & Feta Fritters image

"A few of these would make a great veggie main course." From "The Hairy Biker's Cookbook" MAY 2006 BBC Good Food issue.

Provided by Amanda in Aberdeen

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

680 g courgettes
1 bunch spring onion, bulbs
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon paprika
225 g feta cheese
175 g plain flour
peanut oil, for frying
lemon slice, to serve
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Grate Courgettes, add a few pinches of salt and allow to drain for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Place in a clean towel and squeeze out excess water.
  • Mix courgette ball with onion, dill, parsley, eggs and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Work in the cheese and flour, mixture should have the consistency of porridge (oatmeal).
  • For each fritter spoon out 1 tbsp of mixture into hot oil and fry until golden.
  • Serve with slices of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 83.5, Sodium 279.9, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 8.2

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