FEON Fritters

These fast and delicious fitters contain a array of F.E.O.N’s (Foods Essential to Optimum Nutrition). They’re a great was to up your veggie intake. They make a fantastic breakfast - you can eat them hot or cold. Plus, they look great on the plate so kids will love them too.

Preparation: 10 mins

Cooking  time: 10 mins

Makes: 24 fritters

Ingredients

• 2 large carrots, grated
• 2 large courgettes, grated (zucchinis)
• 200g broccoli florets – finely chopped
• ½ cup fresh parsley – finely chopped
• 3 tbls grated ‘low-fat’ mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons rice flour
• 1 whole egg (60g), lightly beaten
• 2 egg whites
• fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
• canola oil cooking spray

Method

To make the vegetable fritters;  cup small handfuls of the grated carrot and courgettes in hands and squeeze out excess moisture. Place in large mixing bowl. Add broccoli, parsley and cheese. Combine well. Add flour and pepper to vegetables, then add eggs and mix well. Lightly spray a non-stick fry pan with oil and heat. Spoon mixture (¼ cup size) into pan and cook for 2-3 minutes each side over medium heat.

TIP:  You can literally add any vegetable you like to make fritters – try adding freshly grated beetroot or celery to the mix.

Nutritional Information

Per serving (2 Fritters)

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