These Zucchini, Mint and Haloumi fritters are an easy-to-make dish that are delicious and nourishing finger food for a picnic. You can make them ahead and enjoy them as they are or top them with crème fraîche and smoked salmon for fancier fare.
Serves: 4
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Servings
4
Prep time
Cook time
Recipe
Ingredients
- 400–500g zucchini, grated & moisture removed
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- Handful mint leaves, picked off stems & finely chopped
- 180g haloumi, crumbled
- Zest 1 lemon
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Good grind black pepper
- 3 free-range or organic eggs, whisked a little
- 50g besan (chickpea) flour
- 1–2 tbsp ghee, butter or olive oil
Method
- Combine zucchini, onion, garlic, mint and haloumi in large mixing bowl or food processor.
- Add zest, salt, pepper and eggs, and mix to combine.
- Add flour and mix well. The mixture should have the consistency of pancake batter, so add more flour if necessary.
- Add ghee, butter or olive oil to frypan and heat over moderate heat. Add batter (approx. 1 heaped tablespoon) and cook until brown, carefully flipping.
- Serve immediately.
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