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 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.
Serving suggestion
Serve with rice and a green salad.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Check tomato chutney is gluten free.
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.
Photographer: André Martin
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