Vegan Courgette And Sweetcorn Fritters (Gluten Free)
Perfect for a lazy brunch, lunch or an afternoon snack, these tasty Vegan Courgette And Sweetcorn Fritters are lightly spiced, crispy on the outside, full of flavour and also gluten free!
Servings: 8 Makes
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) Courgette (Approx 3) grated
- 165 g ( 6oz) Tinned sweetcorn
- 75 g (2.5 oz) Gluten free flour
- 1 Clove Garlic crushed
- 2 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried cumin
- 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- Salt and Pepper to season
Instructions
- Grate the courgette with a box grater.
- Lay a clean tea towel out on the kitchen side and place the grated courgette in the middle.
- Scoop up the sides of the tea towel to make a moneybag and wring out all of the water from the courgette over the sink. Keep going even when you think all the water is out. Be sure NOT to miss this step out as courgettes are made up of over 90% water and you will end up with very soggy fritters!
- Once drained, put the grated courgettes in a mixing bowl, add the sweetcorn, crushed garlic, oregano, cumin, baking powder and flour. Add seasoning if required.
- Mix together with a wooden spoon.
- With your hands, shape the mixture into 8 equal sized balls (approx 2 tablespoon of mixture per ball)
- If you have time, chill the balls in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up before frying.
- Heat the oil on a medium heat in a frying pan.
- When the pan is hot, place the balls in the frying pan and squash down into a flat circle shape with a spatula. (You may need to do them in 2 or 3 batches)
- Fry for 4-5 minutes each side until golden brown.
Notes
Top Tips
- Squeeze Out The Liquid: Wringing out the courgette in a clean tea towel is a must to remove the excess water in the courgette. If you miss this step, the fritters will be soggy and will not hold together.
- Chill Mixture: If you have the time, chill the balls of mixture in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to help them firm up before cooking.
- Handle Carefully: As we are not using eggs to bind the patties, they need to be handled with care. Carefully lift out of the pan with a spatula.
- Add Fritters To A Hot Pan: The frying pan needs to be hot before you add the fritters to help get that gorgeous crispiness on the outside of the patty.
- Drain on Paper Towels: After cooking, place the fritters on paper towels to drain any excess oil. This helps keep them crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
