Courgette balls

Try this dish as a starter or a light lunch, simply with the addition of salad, pita bread and greek yoghurt dip.

Preparation Time: 25 min.
Cooking Time: 30 min.
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

1kg courgettes
250g onions
500g potatoes, peeled and chopped into equal sized chunks
200g low-fat grated cheddar or feta cheese
3 large eggs
flour for dusting
3 tablespoons olive oil

PREPARATION

In a large pan of boiling water, boil the potatoes, courgettes and onions together. Mash them in a blender then strain them and squeeze to remove excess water by placing them in a colander and pressing them with the back of a large spoon. Beat the eggs and mix them with the vegetables and the grated cheese. Add salt as desired. Shape the mixture into small balls, coat the balls with the flour and fry on both sides until they turn a golden brown colour in a hot frying pan. Serve immediately.


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Make yourself the world renowed Greek souvlaki. A delicious dish for Greek cuisine lovers and kids as well who love eating meat right off a stick. Beef is one of the meats you can use in a souvlaki recipe.	This tempting appetizer feature a delicious combination of cooked asparagus spears individually wrapped with ham slices. Try this easy and elegant lunch which also makes an ideal party platter.	The saltiness of the feta makes an excellent contrasts to the creamy courgette in this recipe. This dish can be served as part of a tapas platter or as an accompaniment to any meal.	This is a fresh and light dish, that makes a great main course for lunch or can replace a salad. It doesn't require cooking, so it is not only easy to make, but also the perfect meal to take with you at the office.