SWEETCORN, CARROT AND PEPPER FRITTERS

These super easy-to-make vegetable fritters are delicious, colourful, and perfect as a snack or a vibrant addition to any main meal. Packed with vegetables and a hint of optional cumin for an extra flavour kick, they're a hit for all ages.

Recipe Details:

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes

• Cooking Time: 4 minutes per batch

• Total Time: Approximately 30 minutes, depending on batch size

• Servings: 10 fritters

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs

• 50 g spelt flour, plain flour, or wholemeal flour

• 1 tbsp milk (dairy-free alternatives can be used)

• A handful of sweetcorn, drained

• 1/2 a sweet red pepper, finely diced

• 1/2 a carrot, either steamed and diced or finely grated

• Optional: 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Batter:

   • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, and eggs until smooth.

2. Add the Vegetables:

   • Stir in the carrot, red pepper, and sweetcorn into the batter. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the vegetables. If using, add the cumin now for a hint of spice.

3. Cook the Fritters:

   • Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

   • Drop a spoonful of the mixture into the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, then turn the fritters over and cook for another 2 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides. Adjust the heat if they brown too quickly.

   • Depending on the size of your pan, you can cook a few fritters at a time.

4. Repeat and Serve:

   • Continue cooking in batches until all the mixture is used up.

   • Let the fritters cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy these delightful vegetable fritters on their own or as a tasty complement to your main dishes. They're sure to brighten up your mealtime with their flavour and colour!