Zucchini and Halloumi Balls

A light zucchini dish with halloumi that is great for a snack or delicious served with a sauce. Yields 10 balls.

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 rind
• 3 tablespoons Coconut flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil

Method

1. Grate the zucchini and place in a colander, sprinkle with salt and leave for 30 minutes.
2. Squeeze out all of the water from the grated zucchini and place in a bowl.
3. Add the herbs, halloumi, garlic, egg and lemon zest and mix well. Season to taste.
4. Add the coconut flour and if the mixture is not firm enough, add some more
5. Roll the mixture into small balls and chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
6. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
7. Fry the balls and keep turning them until golden brown on all sides.
8. Eat and enjoy with your favorite sauce, or by themselves as an appetizer.