Description
Delicious and healthy fritters made with peas, zucchini, and fresh mint, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the green peas, grated zucchini, and chopped mint.
- Add the flour, Parmesan cheese, and egg to the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, and mix until well combined.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and flatten slightly.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- These fritters can be baked instead of fried for a healthier version.
- Feel free to add other herbs or spices to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg