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Greek Zucchini-Feta Bundles

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Greek

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini 5-6 inches long
  • Cubes of feta (1/4 inch thick
  • olive oil for frying
  • salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 beaten egg

Instructions

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  1. Slice the zucchini in strips lengthwise with a mandolin.
  2. Place zucchini slices in a strainer and salt and let them sit for 30 minutes.
  3. Dry the zucchini slices with paper towels (I place them between 2 paper towels and pat)
  4. Place the strips of zucchini in the shape of a cross and place a cube of feta in the middle.
  5. Fold over starting with the bottom slice, alternating the strips, until it is all folded. Secure with a toothpick (do not let toothpick come out on the other side too much).
  6. Dip fritter in egg and then in the flour - dusting off the extra flour and set aside.
  7. Pour olive oil in a pan about ¼ inch deep, heat the olive oil at high heat.
  8. Place the zucchini bundles with the toothpick in the pan and let them fry for about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Remove the toothpick carefully, while in the pan and turn the bundles over and fry for another 1- 2 minutes.
  10. Remove zucchini fritters from pan and place on a plate with a couple of paper towels to absorb the oil.
  11. Serve right away