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Pea & Zucchini Fritters Recipe
Say goodbye to long prep times, and hello to a quick, easy and nutritious lunch with our Pea and Zucchini Fritters. Packed with delicious veggies, with a delightful chilli kick and the freshness of lemon and mint, you’ll quickly make this your go-to lunch. These tasty feta and zucchini fritters can also be made in advance, just keep them in the fridge and enjoy them the next day!
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Fritters
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup peas. Half mashed, half left whole
½ medium zucchini
1 tbsp self-raising wholemeal flour
20g feta, crumbled
5g parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp homemade tzatziki
Small handful mint leaves, chopped
Cracked pepper
Pinch of chilli flakes
Lemon zest
½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp homemade vinaigrette salad dressing
Salad
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber, diced
1 cup rocket
¼ Spanish onion, thinly sliced
1/8 avocado, thinly sliced
Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup unsweetened Greek yoghurt
½ cucumber grated
½ lemon, squeezed
Salt and pepper
Vinaigrette Dressing
½ cup extra virgin olive oil and ½ cup balsamic vinegar
Pepper and chilli flakes (optional)
1 tsp mustard of your choice eg Djion
½ lemon, squeezed
Method
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Step 1
Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing in a small bowl, yoghurt, cucumber, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container
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Step 2
Prepare the vinaigrette dressing by combining all ingredients in a small jar and shake until combined. Keep sealed in the refrigerator
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Step 3
Grate zucchini into a small bowl and squeeze moisture out gently using a paper towel
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Step 4
If peas are taken from frozen, defrost and squeeze water to ensure they’re dry. To create different textures, smash half the pea mixture and leave the remaining half whole. Add these to the zucchini with your herbs, spices, grated lemon zest and cheeses
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Step 5
Beat 2 eggs in a separate bowl and add to pea and zucchini mixture
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Step 6
Fold in flour
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Step 7
Over medium heat, heat oil in a medium pan
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Step 8
Ladle fritter mixture into 4 equal fritters and cook for 2-3 minutes each side until they’re just golden
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Step 9
Serve with a dressed garden salad and tzatziki for the fritters
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Additional Comments
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Store fritters in an air-tight container for the next day or a snack.
For an extra serve of protein, add 150g cooked chickpeas, lentils or other legumes to the salad.
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