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Healthy Green Pea Fritters

Frozen peas never go out of fashion and for good reason- not only are they as superior to fresh in terms of fibre and nutrient content, they really work fabulously in a fritter. In this healthier version, we forgo the unnecessary grease by shallow frying them in extra virgin olive oil, allowing for a crisp exterior whilst still achieving that soft and fluffy interior. They can also be made ahead of time and heated gently before serving, making them a perfect meal prep or as a snack for kids lunchboxes. Alternatively, enjoy these straight off the pan or perhaps with some well paired accompaniments – think crispy fried eggs with chilli oil, smoked trout, ricotta or a even a simple side salad…the world’s your fritter!

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Serves 4 (Makes 12 fritters)

Prep Time 7 Mins

Cook Time 10 Mins

Ingredients

Method

2 cups frozen green peas
⅔ cup white flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
10g parsley
½ teaspoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil + 2 tablespoons for frying

Wedges of lemon to serve

Method

1
Fill a small saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Add the peas and cook for approximately 2 minutes until tender. Rinse under cold water and drain.
2
Reserve 1/3 cup of peas and set aside. Add the remaining peas, flour, baking powder, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, salt, eggs and 1/4 cup of olive oil to a food processor. Blend until you form a smooth batter, then fold through remaining peas.
3
Heat the remaining olive oil in a large non stick pan over a high heat. Once the oil is hot, add approximately 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter to the pan. Cook for about 1 minute before flipping and cooking for a further minute. Once the fritters are golden on both sides, remove from the pan and allow to drain onto a plate lined with paper towel.
4
Serve the fritters with a wedge of lemon or a simple side salad with any desired toppings.