Cougette Halloumi Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 medium cougettes, grated
• 150 g [[Halloumi]], crumbled or grated
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tbsp chickpea flour (or whole wheat flour)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh [[Parsley]] or [[Mint]] (optional)
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch of salt (halloumi is already salty)
• 1 tbsp olive oil, for frying

Instructions

• [ ] Grate cougettes and place in a clean kitchen towel; squeeze out excess moisture.
• [ ] In a bowl, combine drained cougette, halloumi, beaten eggs, flour, herbs, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined.
• [ ] Shape mixture into 8 small patties, about 1 cm thick.
• [ ] Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
• [ ] Fry fritters, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
• [ ] Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Notes

• Ensure cougettes are well drained for crisp fritters.
• Serve warm with a dollop of plain [[Greek Yogurt]] and a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition (per fritter, approx)

• Calories: ninety
• Protein: 6 g
• Fiber: 1.5 g
• Slow glucose release, high in protein and fiber for blood-sugar balance.