Crispy Vegetable & Feta Fritters
Crispy Vegetable & Feta Fritters combine fresh courgette, beetroot, herbs, and creamy feta into light, golden fritters that are perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or a vegetarian side dish. Served with a refreshing cucumber and yogurt dip, they deliver fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavors in every bite.
Equipment
- Box grater
- chopping board,
- Frying pan
- Large mixing bowl
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 large courgette grated
- 2 cooked fresh beetroots peeled and grated
- 2 spring onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice flour
- 100 g feta cheese crumbled
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- Mixed leaf salad to serve
- Basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and black pepper
Optional Cucumber Yogurt Dip
- ¼ cucumber grated and squeezed dry
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
- 200 ml fat-free Greek yogurt
- Pinch of paprika
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Grate the courgette and beetroot.
- Slice the spring onions.
- Combine the courgette, lemon zest, spring onions, parsley, mint, feta, rice flour, and egg yolk in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Fold in the grated beetroot gently to create a marbled mixture.
- Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan.
- Flatten each fritter slightly.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a warm plate.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed.
- Mix all the dip ingredients together if serving the yogurt sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately with the cucumber yogurt dip and mixed leaf salad.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Squeeze as much moisture as possible from the grated courgette before mixing to help the fritters become crisp and golden. Fold the beetroot into the mixture gently to keep the beautiful marbled appearance. The cucumber yogurt dip can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated until serving. Serve the fritters warm with a fresh salad for lunch, brunch, or a light vegetarian dinner.Wine Advice
A chilled Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with the fresh herbs and tangy feta. For a refreshing alternative, enjoy a glass of Rosé alongside these crispy fritters.Nutrition values
Calories: 207 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 360 mg | Sugar: 6 g