Claudia Roden’s Courgette Fritters

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 2
Claudia Roden's Courgette Fritters recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large onion , chopped coarsely
3 tablespoons sunflower oil
500 g courgettes , chopped finely
3 eggs
3 tablespoons plain flour
2 sprigs of fresh mint , chopped
2 sprigs fresh dill , chopped
200 g feta cheese , mashed with a fork
oil ( for frying )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
375
Sugar
5g
Fat
28g
This recipe is inspired by Claudia Roden, a famous culinary author and historian known for introducing traditional Mediterranean cuisine to the world. Courgettes, also known as zucchinis are incredibly versatile and often featured in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. They are a good source of hydration, can help reduce inflammation and improve vision. These courgette fritters are perfect for serving as an appetizer or as part of a brunch menu. The Greek-style feta cheese adds a tangy and salty flavor which balances the sweetness of courgettes. The herbs, mint, and dill enhance the taste and give a lovely aroma to the fritters.

Instructions

1.Place the chopped onion in a frying pan with 3 tablespoons sunflower oil and cook gently until softened. Leave to cool.
2.Squeeze out any liquid from the chopped courgettes by pressing between your hands in a sieve or colander. Put the squeezed-out courgettes in a bowl.
3.Beat 3 eggs and mix with the flour in a separate bowl. Add to the courgettes, along with the onion, fresh mint, fresh dill, and mashed feta cheese. Mix well.
4.Fry spoonfuls of the mixture in hot vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot or cold with a dip of your choice.

PROS

Easy-to-make crispy fritters that taste scrumptious and can be served hot or cold.
This recipe makes for a perfect appetizer and a healthy snack.

You can feel good about getting in an extra serving of vegetables due to the high nutritional content.

CONS

The fritters are deep-fried, which adds unhealthy fats and calories.
It’s important to drain the fritters properly to get rid of excess oil.
You may have to invest more time and effort to squeeze out water from the courgette.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Courgettes are low in calories and carbs, but full of fiber and nutrients like vitamin C and potassium. These fritters also contain protein from the eggs and feta cheese. The presence of mint leaves adds a refreshing flavor and dill provides multiple health benefits like enhancing digestion, aiding weight loss, and improving bone health.

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