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Stacked zucchini halloumi fritters on a plate, topped with sour cream, chopped green onions, and red pepper pieces.

Zucchini and halloumi fritters

Nataliia
Zucchini and halloumi fritters are flavor-packed pancakes made with freshly grated zucchini, savory halloumi cheese, a touch of rice flour, fragrant dill, and spices. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside—perfect for snacking or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 3
Calories 241 kcal

Equipment

  • Box grater
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • large non-stick frypan

Ingredients
  

  • 100 grams (about 1 cup grated) halloumi cheese
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons rice flour or more, as needed
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Using the large holes of the box grater, grate zucchini, carrot and halloumi cheese.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add grated cheese, grated zucchini, grated carrot, egg, flour, spices and chopped dill. Mix well using a spoon. Add more flour if the batter is too runny.
  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Scoop a big spoonful of the mix and place it on a preheated frying pan. Fry on each side for 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat, until golden and crispy. Fry 5-6 fritters at a time. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed.

Notes

  • serve zucchini and halloumi as a side dish or a snack with sour cream ,tadziki sauce or lemon wedges.
  • If you prefer them crispy, do not reheat them in a microwave. Use air fryer or toaster oven.
  • The fritters can be stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days,

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 15.2gProtein: 11.2gFat: 15.2gCholesterol: 68.5mgSodium: 235mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 1.2g
Keyword halloumi cheese fritters, zucchini and halloumi fritters
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