Sweet corn fritters with tomato chutney

Make these low cost, easy fritters in advance to pack for picnics or a lunchbox, or serve them hot from the frying pan.

Serves: 4
Time to make: 20 mins

Total cost: $ 12.00 / $ 3.00 per serve

(at time of publication)

Ingredients

410g can corn sweetcornXkernels, drained
1 medium-sized red capsicum, finely diced
4 spring onions, finely chopped
1 cup canned chickpeagarbanzoXsgarbanzosX in spring water, drained, rinsed, mashed
4 eggs, lightly beaten
olive oil spray
⅔ cup tomato chutney
⅔ cup cottage cheese

Instructions

1 In a bowl combine corn, capsicum, onions, chickpeas and eggs.

2 Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Spray with oil. Scoop 2/3 cup of mixture into pan. Repeat with remaining mixture for a total of 8 fritters. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden.

3 Serve with chutney and cottage cheese.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Kilojoules 1530kJ

Calories 366cal

Protein 18g

Total fat 14g

–Saturated fat 4g

Carbohydrates 40g

–Sugars 23g

Dietary fibre 7g

Sodium 430mg

Calcium 100mg

Iron 3mg

Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.