Zucchini Fritters

Serves 4
Cook time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

• 3 cups grated zucchini
• Salt
• 1/4 cup plain or wholemeal flour
• 1/4 grated Parmesan
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 large egg, beaten
• Shallot or small onion, finely chopped
• Herbs – fresh or dried
• Salt & pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method:

1. Put grated courgette in a colander over the sink. Add plenty of salt, toss to combine & leave to sit 10 minutes. Dump into a tea towel, twist and squeeze out as much water as possible. This is to stop the fritters being soggy.
2. Combine courgette, flour, Parmesan, garlic, your choice of herbs and egg in a large bowl. Season.
3. Heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Scoop a tablespoon or 2 of batter for each fritter, flattening with a spatual and cook until underside is golden brown, a couple of minutes. Flip and cook on the other side.