Easy Vegan Sweetcorn and Courgette (Zucchini) Fritters
A quick and easy lunch that is satisfying and tasty. The unusual addition of ground almonds and coconut give these fritters a gentle, exotic flavour. I like to add a little chopped chilli but this is optional if you prefer things a little milder.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Grater
Ingredients
- 150 g Sweetcorn - tinned, drained
- 1 Zucchini - medium, grated, liquid squeezed out
- ½ Red Onion - peeled, finely chopped
- 1 clove Garlic - finely chopped
- 1 Red Chilli - finely chopped. Optional, or use less to your tasting
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 2 tbsp Ground Almonds
- 3 tbsp Dessicated Coconut
- 2 Spring Onions - finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander - chopped
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 Lime
- 35 g Gram Flour - or normal flour to bind
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil - for frying
Instructions
- Gently warm half teaspoon of rapeseed oil in a frying pan and lightly sauté the courgette, red onion, garlic, ground coriander and chilli until fragrant and starting to soften.
- Place the corn (drained), coconut, zest of lime, ground almonds, chopped coriander and spring onions in a bowl.
- Add the sauteed mixture to the bowl, stir well and add the salt.
- Sprinkle the gram flour (or flour of your choice) over the mixture and gently mix in.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour. This mixture is sticky and needs to chill before you can mold into fritters. It also allows all the flavours to just hang out in the bowl and mingle and develop.
- Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a frying pan until a small drop of the batter starts to sizzle.
- Dusting your hands with a little more flour, gently mold the mixture into patties, dropping them into oil as you make them.
- Fry for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. You may find it easier to drop spoonfuls of the mixture straight into the frying pan if you find your mixture is too sticky to work with.
- Serve with a salad, some lime wedges and some Sriracha or sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Vegan Sweetcorn and Courgette (Zucchini) Fritters
Amount per Serving
Calories
81
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
152
mg
7
%
Potassium
183
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
187
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
15
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.