Corn, Veg and Cottage Cheese Fritters

Corn, Veg and Cottage Cheese Fritters

These fritters are naturally gluten-free and ideal for using leftover bits and pieces from your fridge and freezer! Great for a super-quick and easy lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients (serves 1)

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp (40g) thick cottage cheese (avoid adding too much liquid)

• 1 slice (20g) grated cheese

• 1/2 cup well-drained corn kernels

• 2 heaped tbsp of diced veg (red onion, spring onion, capsicum, edamame beans or green peas all work)

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt and pepper

• Serve with: salad leaves (eg mixed greens, baby spinach, rocket), tomatoes and avocado

• Optional: sour cream, natural yoghurt or extra cottage cheese / chilli flakes / kimchi

Method

1. Mix all the fritter ingredients together in a bowl

2. Cook spoonfuls of mixture in a lightly oiled pan, flip after a few minutes and cook until golden on both sides (makes 4-6 fritters depending on size)

3. Serve fritters with optional extras, alongside salad lightly drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice if you like

Nutrition approx per serve:
1005 kJ | 240 kcals
10g Carbohydrates | 4.7g of which Sugars
14g Fat | 6.9g of which Saturated
18g Protein | 2g Fibre | 435mg Sodium