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    Zucchini, Pea & Ricotta Fritters

    Published: Sep 17, 2021 · Modified: Jan 19, 2023 by Shilpi & Etienne · 7 Comments

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    An easy recipe to make zucchini, pea and ricotta fritters. Healthy and kid friendly, these tasty and nutritious fritters can be made ahead, perfect for quick family meals, weekend brunches and even your office lunch box.

    I borrowed Yotam Ottolenghis cookbook “Simple” from the library the other day. I must admit, even though I had heard of him, I had never really tried any of his recipes.

    The book was filled with colourful, quick and easy to prepare dishes which prompted me to borrow the book. If you are looking for creative and flavourful vegetarian recipes, then I highly recommend this book - featuring bright, fresh and complex flavours, but approachable, focusing on quality ingredients and straightforward techniques.  

    I chose to try the "pea fritters" since I was looking for a dish that would make a great snack and would also be filling enough for a light lunch!

    Zucchini, Pea & Ricotta Fritters

    Being a Chef myself, I did put my own spin on it hence my version is slightly different. Firstly, I changed the recipe to zucchini fritters with peas and secondly, instead of deep frying the fritters, I pan fry them with a little oil.

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    • INGREDIENTS FOR ZUCCHINI PEA FRITTERS
    • RECIPE FOR ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
    • FAQ's
    • WHAT CAN YOU SERVE WITH FRITTERS
    • Zucchini, Pea and Ricotta Fritter

    Feel free to experiment with other flavour combinations like zucchini and potato, haloumi and spinach or corn and sweet potatoes, all these will work as long as you keep the base of the recipe as is.

    INGREDIENTS FOR ZUCCHINI PEA FRITTERS

    The list of ingredients for fritters is rather long but don't be intimidated! They all have an important role to play, turning into this incredible smooth texture.

    Zucchini, Pea & Ricotta Fritter Ingredients

    Peas In this recipe we are using frozen peas, if you use fresh peas you will have to cook them in water for a minute before mixing.

    Zucchini has to be shredded or thinly sliced. I usually remove the white core part before shredding it with the food processor.

    Spring Onions are finely sliced, they can be replaced with brown onions or chives.

    Lemon I only use the lemon rind for this recipe to give an acidic kick to the fritters. Use the lemon juice in other recipes like this lemon yuzu posset.

    Parsley is chopped and folded into the batter. You can also add coriander or dill to the parsley or replace with other herbs if you like.

    Ricotta makes this dish extra smooth especially if it is homemade. A soft feta cheese works well too.

    Parmesan grated into the batter, adds another layer of deliciousness.

    Eggs help to bind the mixture when you cook the fritters. If you want to make the fritters extra fluffy, seperate the eggs and beat the egg whites until stiff.

    Flour & Baking powder are needed to bind the batter. Use gluten free flour to make the recipe gluten free.

    Once you have gathered these ingredients, you are already half way there!

    RECIPE FOR ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

    The steps to make these fritters are fairly simple, it’s all in the mise en place as we chefs say.

    Mise en place is the French word for meal preparation, once you have all your ingredients weighed and chopped up, you can now fully concentrate on the cooking!

    Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and carefully fold them in with a spoon. Rest the batter for about 5 minutes and then it is ready for frying!

    Ingredients for making fritters in a bowl ready to mix

    I suggest making the batter shortly before you plan to eat, as the zucchini leaves water. This will change the batter consistency and will also have an effect on the texture of the fritters. You can of course add more flour but instead of light and fluffy, you will get more dense fritters.

    mixing a bowl with a zucchini batter

    I use olive oil for pan frying but if you prefer sunflower oil, go for it! Cook the fritters on medium heat as they have to cook through.

    Adding the batter to a hot pan

    Make sure not to crowd the pan with too many fritters. Cook about 3-4 fritters in a large pan at a time.

    zucchini Fritters in the pan cooking

    They take about 3-4 minutes per side on medium heat so flip them gently.

    Turning the fritters in the pan with a spatula

    The recipe makes 9 fritters and for our family 3-4 fritters per person are enough as a main course. You can serve the zucchini, pea and ricotta fritters also for breakfast or brunch.

    Breakfast table laid out with fritters and sides

    FAQ's

    Can you make the batter ahead of time?

    Yes you can. I have made the fritter batter ahead many times. The only ingredient I add before making the fritters, is the flour. So, as a tip, make the batter ahead but leave the flour out and add it when you are ready to fry them.

    Can you store fritters in the fridge?

    Yes, fritters are great for meal planning. You can make them ahead and eat them over the next days or even as a quick breakfast.

    Can fritters be frozen?

    The fritters can be cooked and frozen. Chill them down after cooking and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. The best way to re-heat them is in the oven.

    WHAT CAN YOU SERVE WITH FRITTERS

    You can serve the fritters with hummus, tzatziki or this delicious chipotle aioli. On the side, add a few olives, fresh salad and a squeeze of lemon - perfect as a light lunch.

    Stack of fritters in a plate with condiments on the side

    Some other dishes that you can serve with the zucchini, pea and ricotta fritters:

    With a crunchy brussel sprout and radish slaw or a delicious butternut pumpkin salad
    With a light middle eastern tabouleh salad
    With these roasted baby carrots with a tangy chimichurri sauce made from the carrot greens
    Serve some delicious homemade bread on the side like this grilled yoghurt naan bread
    Or serve this tasty lemon and garlic aioli sauce with the fritters, it's a perfect match

    Fritters are such an easy and delicious way to eat veggies, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. If you enjoyed this recipe make our miso glazed eggplant recipe next!

    Either way you serve your fritters let us know how you went.

    Stack of fritters in a plate with condiments on the side

    Zucchini, Pea and Ricotta Fritter

    Shilpi & Etienne | between2kitchens
    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.
    4.50 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 9 fritters
    Calories 133 kcal

    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.
      Blended frozen peas
    • Grate the zucchini.
      Grated zucchini
    • Chop the spring onions and parsley.
      Chopped spring onions
    • 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.
      Ingredients for making fritters in a mixing bowl
    • Leave the batter to rest for about 5-10 minutes
      mixing a bowl with a zucchini batter
    • 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.
      Turning the fritters in the pan with a spatula

    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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    1. Lucette Claudet

      October 21, 2020 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      *****

      Reply
    2. Sylvie

      September 23, 2021 at 3:17 am

      5 stars
      I love love love zucchini fritters for lunch, and peas & ricotta seem like the perfect addition! Can't wait to try it 🙂

      Reply
      • Shilpi & Etienne

        September 27, 2021 at 2:04 am

        Thanks Sylvie! One of our favourite's on our weekly menu!

        Reply
    3. Lucette

      September 23, 2021 at 7:32 am

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe: easy to make and very tasty!

      Reply
      • Shilpi & Etienne

        September 27, 2021 at 2:06 am

        Thank you! We are happy to know you enjoyed this recipe

        Reply
    4. Sarah

      September 26, 2021 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      These would make a great mid week lunch or maybe with a side of bacon and poached eggs for a lazy weekend brunch. Adding it to next weeks meal plan 🙂

      Reply
      • Shilpi & Etienne

        September 27, 2021 at 2:16 am

        Hey Sarah! Absolutely! Also great to take to work for lunch or a snack!

        Reply

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