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Courgettes (zucchini), is a great addition to a keto diet. They are very low in carbohydrates, making them an excellent choice.
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Despite their low carb content, courgettes are relatively high in dietary fibre, which can help with digestive health and promote a feeling of fullness. Fibre also contributes to stable blood sugar levels, which is important on a keto diet.
Courgettes are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, A, potassium and folate. These nutrients support overall health.
Furthermore, courgettes contain antioxidants, such as lutein and zeaxanthiand vegetables.
n, which are beneficial for eye health. These antioxidants can complement the nutritional profile of a keto diet.
It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Keto Courgette Cheese Fritters with Spicy Tomato Relish dish, as well as all the Light Meals & Appetisers on Fats of Life®.
Keto Courgette Cheese Fritters with Spicy Tomato Relish
Per serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 570 g (20.1 oz) grated courgette
- 150 g (5.3 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
- 25 g (0.9 oz) Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 4 eggs
- salt and white pepper
- unflavoured coconut oil
- 200 g (7.1 oz) cherry tomatoes, diced small
- 1 small red chili, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
Instructions
- After grating the courgettes, grab small handfuls and squeeze out all excess moisture and place into a separate bowl. This is an ESSENTIAL step but can be time-consuming. If you have muslin / cheesecloth at hand, wrap the grated courgette in muslin before squeezing and discarding the excess moisture from the courgettes. My mixture started at 570g / 20oz and reduced to 440g / 15.5oz after squeezing. Yours should be something similar.
- Add the grated Cheddar and Parmesan to the bowl of courgettes and mix well.
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl and add this to the courgette/cheese mixture. Season the mixture well with salt and white pepper.
- Working in batches, heat a little coconut oil in a large, non-stick pan over moderately high heat and drop in 4 spoonful’s (approximately 60g / 2oz each) into the pan. Cook until golden and turn gently, cooking the underside until golden. Remove and place onto a tray lined with baking paper and keep warm in the oven. Wipe the pan clean and repeat the process until all the fritters are cooked.
- While the courgette cheese fritters are keeping warm, make a quick relish by combining the chopped cherry tomatoes with the minced chili. Stir in the white wine vinegar and serve the relish on top of the warm fritters.
Having a roll of muslin / cheesecloth in the kitchen is especially useful for squeeeezing all the moisture from the courgettes.
My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!
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Nutritional Information per serving (2 fritters with relish)Calories             217Kcal / 921kJ
Fat                 17g
Carbohydrates        2.6g
Protein              13g
Allergens
Eggs
Milk
Sulphites
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