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ZUCCHINI BALLS AND TZATZIKI
Need inspiration for gluten-free party food? These crispy vegetarian bites served with fresh tzatziki will be popular with a crowd.
MAKES 30
Ingredients
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Large zucchinis, grated
4 (about 600g)
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Eggs, whisked
2
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Mint, finely chopped
⅓ cup
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Greek feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup
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Orgran gluten-free self-raising flour
1½ cups
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Rice bran oil, for deep frying
Zucchini balls
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Cucumbers, grated and drained
2
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Greek yoghurt
1 cup
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Cloves garlic, crushed
2
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Dill, finely chopped
¼ cup
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Mint, finely chopped
¼ cup
Tzatziki
Method: Zucchini balls
STEP 1
Grate zucchini into a large bowl. Squeeze to drain out the excess water.
STEP 2
In a small bowl add the eggs, zucchini, mint, feta. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
STEP 3
Add the self-raising flour to the egg mixture.
STEP 4
Pour oil in large wok, ensuring there is enough oil to cover a majority of the zucchini balls. Heat oil on a medium-high heat. Once heated, spoon small balls of zucchini batter into the oil, rotating the balls with tongs until they have cooked through.
STEP 5
Remove balls from the oil and set aside to cool slightly before serving with tzatziki dip.
NUTRIENT ANALYSIS
Based on 30 serves, per serve: Energy: 216kJ; Protein: 2.3g; Fat: 1.8g; Saturated fat: 0.97g; Carbohydrate: 6.3g (0.5 exchange); Sodium: 28.2mg
Method: Tzatziki
STEP 1
In a bowl, add a dash of salt to the grated cucumber.
STEP 2
Add the yoghurt, garlic, dill and mint and stir to combine.
STEP 3
Keep refrigerated before serving.
NUTRIENT ANALYSIS
Based on 4 serves, per serve: Energy: 330.5kJ; Protein: 6.3g; Fat: 1.6g; Saturated fat: 0.9g; Carbohydrate: 7.3g (0.5 exchange); Sodium: 125mg
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I’m doing this for my son who is gluten intolerant.