Protein-packed Fritters with Garlic & Chive Yoghurt
Fritters are one of those recipes that can be adapted to any season by simply changing up the main ingredient. Fresh peas are in abundance in the UK in July and August, so get your hands on some and whip up these fritters for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cottage cheese may not be your everyday choice, but it works beautifully in a fritter as it melts throughout. It’s also high in protein perfect for a pre/post workout lunch, and it boasts fermented properties which our gut bugs love.
Servings: Approx 15 fritters Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 large eggs, beaten
250g cottage cheese
1 shallot, finely diced
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
250g peas, fresh or frozen and soaked in hot water for 1 minute
40g plain flour or almond flour for GF
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp nigella seeds (optional if you have them)
1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional if you have it)
coconut oil or butter to fry
Chive & Garlic Yoghurt:
200g full fat Greek or coconut yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
pinch salt and pepper
squeeze lemon
Lemon wedges to serve
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese. Add the diced shallot, mint, chives, lemon zest and mix again.
- Stir through the peas, then add the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Combine well to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Using your tablespoon, add a generous spoonful of mixture into the pan, then press down each fritter using the back of a spatula.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
- Transfer the fritters to a wire rack lined with kitchen towel to soak away any extra oil.
- Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
- For the dip, mix together the yoghurt, chives, garlic, squeeze lemon, and taste for salt and pepper.
- Serve the fritters on their own with a generous dollop of yoghurt or as a salad topping or side at a BBQ.
