Delve into the culinary world and discover the art of creating delectable zucchini balls. These bite-sized delights, also known as courgette balls or zucchini fritters, are a versatile and savory treat that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a main course. Made with grated zucchini, these balls pack a flavor punch and provide a delightful textural contrast. Whether you prefer them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, or golden brown and bursting with flavor, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect zucchini balls. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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ZUCCHINI BALLS
These can be served for dinner, in place of meatballs, with pasta and marinara (meatless tomato) sauce which is the way I usually serve them. They can also be served as an appetizer, with sauce on the side for dipping.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Cheese
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- Mix all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.
- Form mixture into small balls (about 1 rounded tablespoon each).
- Place on cookie sheet and flatten slightly, bake for 15 minutes on each side at 350°F.
- Add balls to a marinara sauce and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
- Check during simmering to see if more sauce needs to be added.
- Serve with pasta and sauce.
- **NOTE: If you are going to substitute large zucchini for the small ones called for in the recipe, you should squeeze the grated zucchini dry before adding the rest of the ingredients. Large zucchinis contain much more water than small ones, and may cause the mixture to be too wet to hold together.
ZUCCHINI BALLS
Good appetizer served with your favorite dipping sauce
Provided by patricia taylor
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Grate the zucchini . Mix the grated zucchini , egg flour, parmeasan cheese and stir good until you get uniform mixture.
- 2. Form the mixture into balls. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper. Cook for 20 minutes at 220 degrees F.
ZUCCHINI BALLS (KOLOKYTHOKEFTEDES)
A very easy recipe for fried zucchini balls for an appetizer.
Provided by Giannis
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix zucchini, onion, carrot, garlic, celery root, anise seed, celery seed, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Gradually stir in flour until you have a soft, wet dough that sticks to your hands.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop dough by tablespoons into the skillet, and fry on both sides until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Fat 45.9 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1387.4 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
BAKED ZUCCHINI BALLS (GLUTEN-FREE)
These zucchini balls can be served as a side dish or appetizer. I suggest serving them with your favorite sauce, such as ketchup, mayo, ranch dressing, or aioli sauce. For more healthy gluten-free, low-GI, pesco-vegetarian recipes, please visit my blog, www.InnerHarmonyNutrition.com.
Provided by InnerHarmonyNutriti
Categories Free Of...
Time 45m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grate the zucchini using a grater or food processor.
- Place the grated zucchini in a bowl, add a little bit of salt and set it aside for 30 minutes.
- Squeeze the water from the zucchini as much as possible.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C degrees. Line an oven tray with aluminum foil and spray some oil.
- Add Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, herb, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Form the mixture into small balls.
- Coat the balls with flour and dust off excess flour.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
- (Optional) Broil a few minutes to brown the balls. Be careful not to burn the balls.
- Infuse love and serve immediately with your favorite sauce.
ZUCCHINI PEA AND RICE BALLS- BABY FINGER FOOD
Still on my quest for foods that my 10 month old will eat! These balls were a hit last night! I also tried baking some of them, but he preferred the mushy consistency!* based on the one star review i attempted this again for my second child. if made with infant formula this works great! be sure to squeeze all the liquid from the zucchini. i also added blueberries to sweeten the taste. if it seems to runny...add more wheat flour to find the right consistency.
Provided by EagleRocker
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 50m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- cook rice
- steam veggies.
- combine rice, veggies, and formula in food processor and puree.
- Melt butter. Add butter and flour to puree.
- If baking, pre-heat oven to 350. Roll tablespoon size balls and press with a fork a la peanut putter cookies. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bottoms are golden brown. Makes 24 baked "cookies".
- If rolling balls, roll balls slightly larger than a pea (or what your child can handle). The batch will make A LOT of balls, but they can be put in the fridge for four days, or frozen for a month.
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini. Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid zucchini that are large, soft, or have blemishes.
- Grate the zucchini correctly. Use a box grater with the large holes. Grate the zucchini lengthwise, working from the blossom end to the stem end. Don't grate the zucchini too finely, or the balls will be mushy.
- Squeeze out the excess moisture. Place the grated zucchini in a colander and sprinkle it with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the excess moisture with your hands or a paper towel.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs add a lot of flavor to zucchini balls. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use only 1/3 of the amount called for in the recipe.
- Don't overcook the zucchini balls. Zucchini balls are best when they are cooked through but still slightly tender. Overcooked zucchini balls will be tough and dry.
Conclusion:
Zucchini balls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create your own unique zucchini ball recipe that your family and friends will love.
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