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Courgette fritters

At our last Outsmart Cancer workshop, these courgette fritters were a hot favourite, and they are totally delicious and both gluten dairy free.

Ingredients (to make 4 fritters):                                   

1 large courgette

½ onion, peeled

2 large cloves of garlic

1/2 tsp salt

1tsp baking powder

40g gram flour( for gluten free) or plain flour

1/2 tsp dried coriander

black pepper

olive oil

Method

1. Grate the courgette and onion using a food processor or mandolin; put it in a bowl. Press the garlic into the mixture. Sprinkle salt over the vegetables and leave for at least 15 mins to extract the liquid.

2. Drain using a fine sieve to remove as much liquid as possible.

3. Return the veg to a dry bowl and add the flour, coriander and black pepper.

4. Mix well. Form into balls and flatter into patties

5. Heat oil and fry the fritters gently for 5 minutes on each side.

6. Serve with a large side salad for a delicious lunch for two, or a yoghurt dip with grated cucumber as a starter.

Jenny Phillips is a qualified nutritionist and author of Eat to Outsmart Cancer.
Find out more at www.InspiredNutrition.co.uk