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Courgette Keftedes with Feta and Dill

These courgette keftedes with feta and dill are a vibrant celebration of Mediterranean flavours, bringing a taste of summer to your kitchen. Inspired by traditional Greek fritters, this vegetarian dish combines grated courgette with salty feta cheese and a trio of aromatic herbs. The addition of panko breadcrumbs ensures a satisfyingly crisp exterior that gives way to a soft, fragrant centre. Perfect as a light starter or a seasonal lunch, they offer a wonderful balance of zesty lemon and cooling mint.

Whether you are hosting a garden party or looking for a fresh midweek meal, these fritters are a reliable crowd-pleaser. They can be prepared well in advance and chilled until you are ready to fry, making them an excellent choice for stress-free entertaining. Serve them simply with a generous dollop of thick Greek yoghurt and an extra scatter of fresh dill for a healthy, homemade treat that captures the essence of mezze dining.

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Ingredients for Courgette Keftedes with Feta and Dill

  • 600g medium courgette, trimmed

  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

  • 80g thinly sliced spring onions

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

  • 110g panko (japanese breadcrumbs)

  • 1 large egg, beaten to blend

  • 240ml coarsely crumbled feta cheese

  • Canola oil (for frying)

  • Plain whole-milk or reduced-fat Greek-style yoghurt (for garnish)

  • Additional chopped fresh dill (for garnish)

  • Ingredient info: Panko is available in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets and at Asian markets. Greek-style yoghurt is a thick yoghurt that's sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Grate courgette on large holes of box grater onto clean kitchen towel. Sprinkle courgette with 1 teaspoon coarse salt; let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment or foil. Wrap courgette in towel; squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Place courgette in medium bowl. Mix in spring onions, 3 tablespoons chopped dill, mint, garlic, lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoons black pepper. Gently stir in panko and egg, then feta. Using 2 tablespoons courgette mixture for each, shape mixture into 1 3/4- to 2-inch-diameter patty; place on baking sheet. Chill at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

Pour enough canola oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1/4 inch; heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add patties to skillet. Cook until golden and cooked through, adjusting heat if browning too quickly, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Using slotted metal spoon, transfer to paper towels.

Arrange keftedes on platter. Top each with dollop of yoghurt. Sprinkle each with dill. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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  • 28 Gen 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente

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