Versatile fritters (Jack Monroe)

Name: Versatile fritters (Jack Monroe)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, American
Ingredients: 1 large courgette, coarsely grated (about 250g/9oz); 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (or other fresh or dried herbs); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 75g/2½oz plain or gram flour (approximately 5 heaped tbsp); 3 tbsp yoghurt, crème fraîche or soured cream (dairy-free if required); 1 tbsp mint sauce; salt and freshly ground black pepper

5 steps

Prep:30minCook:10min

You can freeze the fritters and cook them from frozen in the oven at 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6 until cooked through. Carrots, potatoes and parsnips will also work in place of the courgette – or use a mixture.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:52:41 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories56.7 kcal (3%)

Total Fat0.9 g (1%)

Carbs9.7 g (4%)

Sugars1.6 g (2%)

Protein2.4 g (5%)

Sodium131.4 mg (7%)

Fiber0.9 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

250gcourgette

large, coarsely grated

1onion

finely chopped

2 Tbspfresh coriander

chopped, or other fresh or dried herbs

1egg

lightly beaten

75gplain flour

or gram, approximately 5 heaped tbsp

For the Mint Yoghurt

3 Tbspyoghurt

crème fraîche or soured cream, dairy-free if required

1 Tbspmint sauce

salt

freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.

OvenPreheat

Step 2

Mix all the fritter ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Shape the mixture into 8 patties roughly the same size and place on the lined baking tray. Bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.

Step 4

Meanwhile, mix the yoghurt with the mint sauce and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

When the fritters are cooked, leave them on the tray for a few minutes to firm up and cool slightly before serving with the mint yoghurt.

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