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
- 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 kernels
- 300g carrots, grated
- 1 small red capsicum, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
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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)
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Calories 129cal
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Kilojoules 540kJ
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Protein 5g
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Total fat 4g
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–Saturated fat 1g
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Carbohydrates 20g
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–Sugars 5g
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Dietary fibre 3g
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Sodium 80mg
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Calcium 50mg
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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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