Golden around the edges, soft in the middle and packed with fresh vegetables, these zucchini and sweet corn fritters are an easy meal the whole family can enjoy.
They’re simple enough for a quick weeknight dinner, but also work well for lunch, weekend brunch or an afternoon snack. Serve them warm with lemon yoghurt and a fresh side salad, or tuck them into wraps with crisp lettuce.
Best of all, they’re made with familiar ingredients and don’t require hours in the kitchen.
Makes approximately 12 fritters
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 cobs sweet corn
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup self-raising flour
- ½ cup grated tasty cheese
- 2 spring onions, finely sliced
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil, for cooking
- Greek yoghurt and lemon wedges, to serve
Method
- Coarsely grate the zucchini and place it in a colander.
- Sprinkle with a small pinch of salt and leave it to sit for approximately 10 minutes.
- Transfer the zucchini to a clean tea towel and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible (this step helps the fritters hold together and become golden around the edges).
- Carefully slice the kernels from the sweet corn cobs.
- Place the zucchini and corn in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs, self-raising flour, grated cheese and spring onions.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir until everything is evenly combined (the mixture should be thick enough to hold its shape – add another spoonful of flour if it still feels too wet)
- Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium heat.
- Spoon approximately ¼ cup of the mixture into the pan for each fritter. Gently flatten each one with the back of the spoon.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden, firm and cooked through. Work in batches so the pan isn’t overcrowded.
- Serve the fritters warm with Greek yoghurt and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon.
Why You’ll Love Them
These fritters are an easy way to add more vegetables to an everyday meal without making things complicated.
✔ Easy to reheat the following day
✔ Crispy, cheesy and full of flavour
✔ Vegetarian and family-friendly
✔ Made with simple ingredients
✔ Great for lunch or dinner
At Fruity LIFE, we’re big believers in real food, everyday. Fresh produce, simple recipes, and meals that fit into real life.
If you give this one a try, let us know what you think – we love seeing what’s being made in your kitchens.
