ZUCCHINI CRUNCHIES - FALAFEL ART ARE YOU VEGAN? IF YES, THIS IS FOR YOU!

Dear Steemian Friends!

Here is a recipe idea that you can make at home that is super delicious and scrumptious. It is easy to make and does not require so much cooking knowledge. This recipe is similar to the arabic dish Falafel, though the main difference is that this is made of grated zucchinis instead of the usual ground beans or chicpeas.

This is also ideal for those of you who are vegans because this is meatless. This dish can be made in a short time and if you want to make this as finger food for a party, then you can also prepare this in advance.

I have two methods of making this dish as follows:

1. by deep frying... you have to fry the balls under a medium heat for about 7 minutes

2. and if you choose to bake, preheat the oven and bake at 190°C for about 25 minutes
   turning sides to get that golden brown color. In this recipe, I chose to bake them.

Zucchini Crunchies - Falafel Art

4 med zucchini, grated
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
1 cups bread crumbs

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or gouda cheese
2 eggs

1 tsp ground cummin (optional)
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp pepper
2 tsps salt

Instructions: Preheat the oven at 190°C

1. In a bowl, grate the zucchini, add salt, carefully combined with your hands
   and let it stand for about 20 minutes. The salt will help release the liquid
   from the zucchini.
2. Place a clean cloth in another bowl and pour zucchini wringing out its liquid until
   all water is squeezed-out, discard the liquid.
3. Place zucchini in a bowl, add the onions, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, eggs,
   garlic powder, ground cummins (optional) and pepper. Mix well until the
   ingredients are well blended.
4. Using a table spoon, scoop the mixture onto your hands and shaping it into a ball.
5. Place all shaped balls in a baking pan lined with baking paper… bake fore
   25 minutes turning sides of each piece until lightly brown in color.
   Serve hot or cold, as snack or side dish...

YOGURT DIP (optional)
A Yogurt Dip is a good addition to this dish if you want a bit of the
mediterranean flavor. Below are the ingredients, you just have
to combine them thoroughly and refrigerate until further use.

Ingredents:
150 ml plain greek yogurt, choose the lighter one with less fat

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove crushed garlic
1 dash of dried dill

salt and pepper, according to your taste

Happy Cooking!