The secret to the success of these moreish veggie fritters is charring the corn in a dry frying pan before mixing them with the other ingredients. It gives an amazing smokey flavour that you won't be able to get enough of.
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1 packet
Kumara
1 unit
beetroot
1 unit
onion
1 packet
flaked almonds
(Contains Almond; )
1 bunch
spring onion
½ unit
Fresh Chilli
1 bunch
mint
1 clove
garlic
½ tin
sweetcorn
1 unit
carrot
1 sachet
vegetable stock powder
1 block
feta cheese
(Contains Milk; May be present Tree Nuts. )
1 bag
salad leaves
1 packet
Dill & Parsley Mayonnaise
(Contains Egg, Soy; )
olive oil
½ cup
plain flour
(Contains Gluten; )
1 unit
egg
(Contains Egg; )
¼ tsp
salt
2 tbs
milk
(Contains Milk; )
Preheat the oven to 240ºC/220ºC fan-forced. Cut the kumara and beetroot (both unpeeled) into 1cm chunks. Slice the red onion into 3cm wedges. Place the veggies on an oven tray lined with baking paper, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then roast until tender, 25 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven, then add the flaked almonds to the side of the tray. Return to the oven and roast until golden, 3-4 minutes.
TIP: Cut the veggies to the correct size so they cook in the allocated time.
While the veggies are roasting, thinly slice the spring onion. Thinly slice the long green chilli (see ingredients list), if using. Pick and finely chop the mint leaves. Finely chop the garlic (or use a garlic press). Drain the sweetcorn (see ingredients list). Grate the carrot (unpeeled).
Heat a large frying pan over a high heat. When the pan is hot, add the sweetcorn and cook, tossing, until charred, 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Using a paper towel or clean cloth, squeeze out excess moisture from the carrot, then add to the bowl with the charred corn. Add the spring onion, chilli (if using), mint, garlic, plain flour, egg, milk, vegetable stock, the salt and crumble in 1/2 the feta. Season with a pinch of pepper and stir well to combine.
TIP: Take out a spoonful of the mixture and see if it holds its shape. If it's too wet, add a little more flour!
Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with enough olive oil to coat the base of the pan. When the oil is hot, add 1/4 cup of the fritter mixture and flatten into a patty using a spatula. Repeat with the remaining mixture, without crowding the pan, and adding extra oil as needed. Cook until golden and cooked through, 3-4 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
TIP: Give the fritters time to set before flipping them!
In a medium bowl, combine the roasted veggies, mixed salad leaves and the remaining feta. Season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, toss to coat.
Divide the spring onion, sweetcorn and feta fritters and roast veggie toss between plates. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds and serve with the dill & parsley mayonnaise.