Crispy Zucchini-Feta Balls
Delicious, golden, and crispy bites of zucchini and feta, perfect for appetizers or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 400 g)
- 150 g feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 egg
- 50 g breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp oats (optional)
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini by grating it and squeezing out moisture.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix everything until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the balls in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or frozen for future use!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini, feta, appetizer, vegetarian, snacks