Ingredients
Product used:
2 cups of McCain Peas - thawed
- 2 Zucchinis
- 180g Haloumi - grated (try other cheese such as Feta or Pecorino if preferred)
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves - finely diced
- 1 brown onion - halved and finely sliced
- 3/4 cup of plain flour
- 2 eggs - lightly beaten
- Zest of lemon + lemon wedges to serve
- 1 tbs of chopped fresh dill + dill sprigs to serve
- Salt and Pepper
- Canola oil - for shallow light frying
- Aioli - to serve
Method
1. | Grate the zucchini into a sieve and leave to sweat for 10 minutes. |
2. | Combine flour and eggs in a large mixing bowl and mix until smooth. |
3. | Using your hands squeeze the excess moisture from the zucchini and place into the mixing bowl. Add McCain Peas, haloumi, onion, mint, dill and lemon zest to mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. |
4. | Add enough canola oil to a frying pan to come 5mm up the side of the pan and heat over medium heat. Spoon 2 level tablespoons batter into pan, spreading slightly with a spatula. Repeat to fill pan, allowing room for the fritters to spread. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel and repeat with remaining mixture. |
5. | Scatter fritters on a serving plate, top with fresh dill sprigs and serve with lemon wedges and aioli. |
Zucchini and Pea Fritters
McCain® Sweet Potato Fries make this quesadilla more delicious and one to remember to make again and again.
Ingredients
4 ounces McCain® Sweet Potato Fries
4 8" flour tortillas
¼cup vegetable oil
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup prepared salsa
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups mixed grilled vegetables
1 cup Black Bean-Corn Salsa (recipe follows)
1 cup Lime Sour Cream (recipe follows)
Black Bean-Corn Salsa (makes 8 servings, ½ cup each)
2 cups canned black beans, rinsed
1½ cups frozen corn, reheated and cooled
½ cup diced red bell peppers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 – 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Lime Sour Cream (makes 8 servings, 2 ounces each)
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
Salt to taste
Mix all ingredients together and season to taste with salt.
Method
1 | Grate the zucchini into a sieve and leave to sweat for 10 minutes. |
2 | Combine flour and eggs in a large mixing bowl and mix until smooth. |
3 | Using your hands squeeze the excess moisture from the zucchini and place into the mixing bowl. Add McCain Peas, haloumi, onion, mint, dill and lemon zest to mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. |
4 | Add enough canola oil to a frying pan to come 5mm up the side of the pan and heat over medium heat. Spoon 2 level tablespoons batter into pan, spreading slightly with a spatula. Repeat to fill pan, allowing room for the fritters to spread. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel and repeat with remaining mixture. |
5 | Scatter fritters on a serving plate, top with fresh dill sprigs and serve with lemon wedges and aioli. |