Corn Fritters Vegetarian Recipe
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These delicious and nutritious corn fritters are packed full of healthy ingredients like protein, vitamins and minerals and packed full of antioxidants.
These corn fritters will be a favourite for sure!
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Vegetarian Recipe - Corn Fritters recipe
Serves: 4 (3 pieces per serving)
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
- 1 small zucchini, grated
- ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour (or almond flour for a gluten-free option)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
- Grate the zucchini and place it in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible to ensure the fritters are crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, grated zucchini, green onions, and chopped cilantro or parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, and seasonings (cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper).
- Add the flour and baking powder to the egg mixture and stir until smooth.
- Fold the egg mixture into the corn and zucchini mixture until well combined.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the batter for each fritter and place it onto the prepared baking sheet,flattening slightly with a spatula.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 166
Protein: 9.2g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fat: 4.2g
Fiber: 3.7g
Benefits:
Corn contains nutrients including fiber and vitamin C, it’s rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Eggs are packed with essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, vitamins (A, D, E, B12), minerals (iron, selenium), and antioxidants.
Zucchini, and onions provide a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support immune function and reduce inflammation.
