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Crispy Za'atar Cheese Bites

Golden pan-fried cheese fritters spiked with za'atar and fresh herbs — a savory, low-carb snack.

Crispy Za'atar Cheese Bites

Total

20 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

1

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Servings

Recipe serves 1

Ingredients

  • 4 oz, grated Halloumi cheese
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tbsp Almond flour
  • 1 tsp Za'atar
  • 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1/4 cup, diced Cucumber(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grate halloumi and squeeze out excess moisture with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Mix cheese, egg, almond flour, za'atar, mint, and pepper into a thick batter.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and flatten slightly.

  5. 5

    Fry 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.

  6. 6

    Drain briefly and serve warm with diced cucumber on the side.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

430

22% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein24 g
Carbohydrate7 g
Fat36 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium890 mg

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