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    Home » Main Dishes

    Zucchini Balls in a Spicy Coconut Sauce

    Published: Jun 26, 2012 · Updated: Nov 28, 2022 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    These low carb zucchini balls are served in a light but spicy coconut sauce and are a delicious dinner for two.

    This is a delicious way of using up any surplus summer zucchini.  Simply grate it, add spices and serve in a yummy sauce and voila!  Dinner is served.   

    zucchini balls

    The spicy coconut sauce is simple to make and could be served with chicken or fish.  I kept this vegetarian simply because I was making a dish for me to enjoy, not the husband!  He had chicken the next day so all was balanced out in our household.   

    The zucchini balls are very light and tastes great with the added spices.   If you do not want to fry them, bake them in the oven for about 30 minutes at 180C/350F.    I tried both methods and the oven baked were firmer but too longer.  You could make and bake these ahead, then add them to the sauce later.  Either way, they taste great!

    As usual, the flour of my choice that binds the ball mixture together is coconut flour.  You could substitute with another, but I prefer this as it just sucks up the moisture like an overzealous Dyson Vaccuum Cleaner!

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    Zucchini Balls in Spicy Coconut Sauce

    Angela Coleby
    Low carb zucchini balls served in a spicy coconut sauce
    4 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 People
    Calories 434 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Zucchini Balls

    • 2 Zucchini Medium
    • 1 Jalapeno pepper deseeded
    • 2 Spring onions
    • 1 inch Fresh ginger peeled & grated
    • 1 Tablespoon Fresh coriander
    • ⅓ cup Coconut flour
    • 3-4 Tablespoons Coconut oil

    Coconut Sauce

    • 1 inch Fresh ginger peeled & grated
    • 2 cloves Garlic peeled
    • 1 Red chilli Deseeded
    • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
    • ¼ teaspoon Chilli powder
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin ground
    • 1 teaspoon Coriander ground
    • ½ cup Coconut cream (or half coconut milk)
    • ½ cup Chopped tomatoes
    • ¼ cup Fresh coriander Chopped
    • 2 tablespoons Coconut oil

    Instructions
     

    Make the Sauce

    • Place the chilli and ginger in a food processor. Add 3 tablespoons of water and blend to a paste,
    • Heat the coconut oil in a pan and add the turmeric, chilli powder and coriander.
    • Add the mixture from the blender and gently fry for about 5 minutes.
    • Add the remaining spices, coconut cream and tomatoes and cook for about 20 minutes.
    • Gently stir in the fresh coriander.

    Make the Zucchini Balls

    • Grate the zucchini and place in a colander (or sieve). Sprinkle with salt and leave for 30 minutes. (This is to remove the excess water).
    • Squeeze the zucchini so that any excess moisture comes out.  (I use a nut bag)
    • Place in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients (except the coconut oil) and blend well.
    • Form into balls (you may need to add more flour to shape them).
    • Heat the coconut oil on a medium heat and fry the balls, turning them, until golden brown.
    • Place the balls in the sauce and serve.

    Notes

    Serves 2 People (makes about 10 zucchini balls)
    Nutritional Information ½ recipe:  434 Calories, 38g Fat, 7g Protein, 21g Total Carbs, 11g Fibre, 10g Net Carbs
    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 38gFiber: 11g
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    1. Elizabeth

      June 08, 2022 at 8:26 pm

      While the flavor was really nice, they totally fell apart, even after many attempts at saving them. They definitely need a binding agent. I would like to try them again, can you please tell me what you recommend to bind them (preferably vegan). Thanks!

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        June 09, 2022 at 8:46 am

        Perhaps increase the cococonut flour OR a tablespoon of ground psyllium husk powder might work.

        Reply
    2. Lina

      August 25, 2021 at 11:44 am

      They were awesome, making them again! I did make them in airfryer, next time I will make them in my Ninja foodie airfryer, because they stuck to my other airfryer.

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        August 25, 2021 at 11:52 am

        Glad to know that they work in an air fryer as I've been meaning to try this myself!

        Reply
    3. Tanya Maree

      May 05, 2020 at 5:40 am

      I made this recipe tonight. While the taste was fantastic, the zucchini balls fell apart. it really needs a binder.

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        May 05, 2020 at 11:03 am

        I might try it again this week to see if I can improve it. Thank you for the feedback.

        Reply
    4. Roxanne

      March 16, 2019 at 5:25 pm

      Made this tonight, absolutely delicious ? - Thank you ?

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        March 17, 2019 at 7:37 am

        Thank you for taking the time to post a comment! Glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    5. Sabrina

      September 28, 2016 at 4:29 am

      This recipe is absolutely delish! Even my carnivorous husband thinks it's amazeballs ?

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        September 28, 2016 at 9:02 am

        Yah! Glad to hear it!

        Reply
    6. Veena

      March 04, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      The gravy looks absolutely delicious! I am going to try making this tonight : )

      Reply
      • Divalicious

        March 04, 2015 at 10:02 pm

        Ooh.. Let me know what you think of this.. It's one of my personal favourites!

        Reply

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