Spiced carrot, capsicum and corn fritters

Our low-calorie spiced carrot, capsicum and corn fitter recipe is a healthy option for a light meal, side dish or lunch. High in fibre, packed full of flavour and loaded with seasonal vegetables, this will be a family favourite.

Serves: 6 (as a side)

Time to make: 35 mins

Ingredients

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spray oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 eggs
¼ cup skim milk
½ cup self-raising flour
1 cup corn sweetcornXkernels
300g carrots, grated
1 small red capsicum, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriandercilantroX

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Instructions

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1 Place a small frying pan over a medium heat and spray with oil. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and spices and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Set aside to cool.

2 Whisk eggs, milk and flour in a bowl. Stir in corn, carrots, capsicum, coriander and onion mixture. Season with black pepper.

3 Place a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and spray with oil. Spoon 1/4 cup mixture per fritter in pan, 3 fritters at a time. Cook for 3 minutes each side or until golden. Repeat to make 12 fritters. Serve.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free flour and check spices are gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 129 cal

Kilojoules 540 kJ

Protein 5 g

Total fat 4 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 20 g

Sugar 5 g

Dietary fibre 3 g

Sodium 80 mg

Calcium 50 mg

Iron 1 mg

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.