Kale, pea and ricotta fritters

Kale fritters are a flavourful veggie supper packed full of goodness.

By Donna Hay

From Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

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Preparation time

30 mins to 1 hour

Cooking time

30 mins to 1 hour

Serves

Serves 4

Dietary

 

Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the fritters

• 120g/4¼oz frozen peas, thawed and crushed
• 150g/5½oz kale leaves, finely shredded
• 240g/8½oz fresh ricotta
• 3 free-range eggs
• 50g/1¾oz chia seeds
• 1 tbsp lemon zest (approx. 1 lemon)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• sea salt and black pepper

To serve

• 1 small bunch watercress
• 4 lemon wedges

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Method

1. Put all the ingredients, except the oil, in a bowl and mix. Season with salt and pepper and set aside for 20 minutes.
2. To cook the fritters, heat a little oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape into a patty, flatten slightly. Cook in batches for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown, adding more oil if necessary.
3. Divide the fritters between serving plates. Serve with watercress and lemon wedges.