🥒🧀 Crispy Zucchini Feta Balls – Golden, Cheesy, Irresistible! 💚✨

The perfect vegetarian appetizer or healthy snack — crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside. Fry or bake — your choice! Great for parties, meal prep, or just because. 💫

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📝 Ingredients (Makes ~20 balls)
• 2 medium zucchinis, grated & squeezed dry
• 1 cup (150 g) crumbled feta cheese
• ½ cup (30 g) breadcrumbs (or GF option)
• ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ cup chopped parsley (or mint/dill) 🌿
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Olive oil for frying or brushing if baking

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🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix: Combine zucchini, feta, breadcrumbs, flour, egg, herbs, salt & pepper in a large bowl. Mix until sticky.
2️⃣ Shape: Form into small balls (1–1.5 inch diameter).
3️⃣ Cook:
• To fry: Heat oil in pan over medium. Fry balls until golden on all sides.
• To bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), place balls on lined tray, lightly oil, and bake for 20–25 min until golden.

✨ Serve warm, optionally with yogurt dip or tzatziki!

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⏱️ Prep time: 15 min
⏱️ Cook time: 20–25 min
🍽️ Total: ~40 min

🥗 Estimated Nutrition (per ball):
Calories: 85 | Protein: 4 g | Carbs: 7 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 1 g

✅ Vegetarian
✅ Gluten-free option with GF breadcrumbs & flour
✅ Meal-prep friendly

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