Festive Fritters
This is a great recipe for winter seasonal veg, herbs and spices. So all the flavours we associate with this time of year, without the faff of big meal cooking.
I won't deny they are a little delicate, in the frying pan, scruffy even. It doesn't matter - the taste makes up for it!
About this Recipe
Did you know that grating is exercise?! These make 13, worth the effort of making all, even if on your own, as they freeze well or keep in the fridge for a couple of days. Delicious served with cranberry sauce or relish.
This is nourishing, cost effective, seasonal, yet simple, food.
Ingredients
- 80g of red cabbage, finely shredded
- about 400g of parsnip (total weight), topped & tailed, grated
- 12 brussel sprouts, tailed & grated
- 75g defrosted cranberries (you can use dried if you prefer + 2 tbsp water)
- 4 tbsp plain flour of your choice, I used oat
- 3 tbsp fresh herbs of your choice, I used sage and thyme
- 2 tsp black onion seeds (or 1 tbsp grated fresh onion)
- 1 tsp ground allspice + 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg (or your choice of winter spice)
- zest of 1 large orange
- 2 gloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- plenty of seasoning
- oil for frying, I used rapeseed
Method
For this recipe you need a large frying pan (or 2 for speed).
- Wash and prep all your veg 1st and combine in a large bowl.
- Then add your flavours - zest, garlic, seasoning, herbs, spices - these are essential so be generous
- Heat your largest frying pan to a pretty high heat
- Add the flour, seeds, and give everything a good stir
- Lastly add the eggs and again stir really well
- The mixture should be a little wet, but not so wet that it is going to fall apart. You need it to stick together. If too wet add more flour, if too dry add water or the juice of the orange
- Pour approx 1 tbsp oil into the pan and ensure the whole surface is coated (I used a silicone brush for this)
- Using a large spoon, put as many fritters as you can into the pan. Press them down with the back of the spoon. Once you start to smell them, mine took about 4 - 5 mins, flip over and fry for a shorter time. Both sides should be golden
- Once cooked lift from the pan and add a little more oil.
Makes:
13
Ready In:
30 mins
Good For:
Winter
Health Benefits
Parsnips are probably the sweetest of all root vegetables, I love them roasted simply in coconut oil with a few chopped chestnuts, they are almost like dessert then! Their woody stems mean they are a great source of fibre as well as Vitamin C, manganese & folate.
Oranges are high in vitamins A & C, plus potassium, calcium & phosphorous. Oranges have strong anti-inflammatory effects, improve digestion & are beneficial for colds, arthritis & flu.
Sage—thought to improve mental function & improve memory. Also reseached for their ability to reduce night sweats, so ideal for menopausal women.
Cranberries – Rich in antioxidants, these berries are well known for their ability to help with urinary tract infections due to their natural antibiotic compounds. Research indicates they also have benefits for heart and gut health, reducing the risk of gastric ulcers and stomach cancer. Not just for Christmas!
