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 kernels, drained
- 1 medium-sized red capsicum, finely diced
- 4 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup canned chickpeas in spring water, drained, rinsed, mashed
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- olive spray oil
- 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.
Serving suggestion
Serve with rice and a green salad.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Check tomato chutney is gluten free.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 366cal
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Kilojoules 1530kJ
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Protein 18g
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Total fat 14g
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–Saturated fat 4g
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Carbohydrates 40g
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–Sugars 23g
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Dietary fibre 7g
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Sodium 430mg
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Calcium 100mg
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Iron 3mg
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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can I substitute ricotta for cottage cheese ?
Hi Laura
Thanks for your question. Yes that should be fine. Ricotta is higher in saturated fat and energy, so be mindful of that.
Warm regards
Jenny, HFG editor