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
Total cost: $7.98 / $1.33 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- oil spray
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup trim milk
- ½ cup self-raising flour
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 300g carrots, grated
- 1 small red capsicum, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
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)
Kilojoules 540kJ
Calories 129cal
Protein 5g
Total fat 4g
–Saturated fat 1g
Carbohydrates 20g
–Sugars 5g
Dietary fibre 3g
Sodium 80mg
Calcium 50mg
Iron 1mg
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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