Healthy vegetarian recipes - vegetarian fritters

Healthy vegetarian recipes - vegetarian fritters

If you are looking for healthy vegetarian recipes then you have landed in the right place.

We are sharing a delicious and healthy vegetarian recipe for our vegetarian fritters straight from our Zing Wellbeing Vegetarian Recipe Meal Plan.

These delicious vegetarian fritters are low in calories but high in essential nutrients like vitamin A, supporting eye health, and potassium, which helps control blood pressure and we LOVE THEM!!

Vegetarian Fritters

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS
• 2 medium zucchinis, grated
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 100g feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup (60g) chickpea flour (or whole wheat flour)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup (25g) fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin

 

 


METHOD

  1. Grate the zucchinis and place them in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, grated carrot, chopped onion, minced garlic, and crumbled feta cheese.
  3. Add the chickpea flour, eggs, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large fry pan over medium heat.
  5. Scoop 1/4 cup of the mixture per fritter and place it in the skillet. Flatten slightly with a spatula.
  6. Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Add the remaining olive oil as needed for subsequent batches.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.

Nutritional facts

CALORIES + MACRO NUTRIENTS PER SERVE:

  • Calories: 475.67 kcal
  • Protein: 20.68g
  • Fat: 34.03g
  • Carbohydrates: 34.24g
  • Fibre: 7.52g

Benefits
Zucchini is low in calories but high in essential nutrients like vitamin A,
supporting eye health, and potassium, which helps control blood pressure.

Carrot is rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A,
supporting vision and immune function.

Garlic offers antibacterial and antiviral benefits and can support immune health.

Parsley is high in vitamins A, C, and K, supporting immune function, skin health, and bone health.

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