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Recipe
FUN WITH FOOD VEGGIE FRITTERS
Ingredients:
Batter:
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- Vegetable oil, for cooking
Veggies:
- A handful of red peppers, finely chopped, gently fried
- A handful of grated carrot, steamed
- Handful of spinach
Optional extras:
- Grated parsnip, peas, chopped spring onions
- Different cheeses, grated or crumbled
- Fresh or dried herbs
Method:
- Make a batter by whisking together the egg and flour
- Prepare your chosen vegetable
- Stir the vegetable into the batter along with any herbs or cheese of your choice
- Heat a little oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. Add a spoonful of the vegetable batter and gently spread to create a little circular fritter about 6cm across. Cook on medium heat, turning after a few minutes to cook on the other side until both sides are golden and the fritter is cooked through.
- The fritters are delicious eater warm or cold and can easily be reheated
Our Top Tips for Peppers
- Preserve peppers for longer by cutting into strips and roasting then storing covered in olive oil in a sterilised jar
- Stuff your peppers with some leftover rice mixed with a couple of dollops of pesto and some olives and bake for 20 minutes
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