Green pea, feta and mint fritters
These sweet pea fritters are extremely delicious. Beautifully golden on the outside and a vibrant green on the inside
Serves: 4
Time to make: 40 mins
Total cost: $11.48 / $2.87 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- ½ cup skim milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 75g feta, crumbled
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 2 large courgettes, coarsely grated, squeezed of excess moisture
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon finely grated zest of lemon
- spray oil
- lemon wedges, to serve
- 4 slices toasted wholegrain bread, to serve
- 2 cups salad greens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together milk and eggs. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth. Add feta, peas, courgette mint and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Spray a large frying pan with oil and place over a medium-high heat. Spoon 1/4 cup mixture per fritter into pan, 3 fritters at a time. Cook for 3 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through. Repeat to make 12 fritters, spraying pan with more oil if necessary.
- Serve frittatas with lemon wedges, toast and salad greens drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice.
Variations
For a different taste and added colour, replace courgettes with 2 grated large carrots.
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Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 418cal
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Kilojoules 1750kJ
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Protein 21g
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Total fat 14g
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–Saturated fat 4g
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Carbohydrates 50g
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–Sugars 7g
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Dietary fibre 8g
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Sodium 570mg
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Calcium 200mg
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Iron 4mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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