Zucchini, Pea and Ricotta Fritter
An easy recipe to make zucchini, pea and ricotta fritters. Healthy but kid friendly, these tasty and nutritious fritters can be made ahead, perfect for quick family meals, weekend brunches and even your office lunch box.
Equipment
- food processor with grating attachment
- mixing bowl
- frying pan
Ingredients
- 140 gram frozen peas defrosted
- 1 zucchini
- 2 spring onions
- 120 gram ricotta
- 1 lemon for zesting
- 1 bunch parsley
- 2 eggs
- 75 gram flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 30 gram parmesan
- 30 millilitre olive oil
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blend the defrosted peas in a food processor.
- Grate the zucchini.
- Chop the spring onions and parsley.
- In a mixing bowl add the peas, zucchini, spring onions, parsley, ricotta, grated lemon zest, grated parmesan, beaten eggs, flour, baking powder and season with salt and pepper.
- Leave the batter to rest for about 5-10 minutes
- Heat a large pan with olive oil and carefully spoon a small amount of the batter into it. You should be able to fry 3-4 fritters at the same time. Cook about 3 minutes on each side and serve warm.
Notes
The recipe makes 9 fritters and for our family 3-4 fritters are enough as a main course. You can serve the zucchini, pea and ricotta fritters as an appetizer too.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini, Pea and Ricotta Fritter
Amount Per Serving (140 g)
Calories 133
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 133mg6%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 863IU17%
Vitamin C 25mg30%
Calcium 121mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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