Pumpkin Fritters

28’s Home Nutrition Program (portions based on our Women’s ‘Healthy Weight Maintenance’ Eating Plan)
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Australian
Servings 1
Calories 509.8 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin grated
  • 1 free range egg whisked
  • 1/4 cup wholemeal flour or gluten free flour
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 sprig spring onion finely sliced
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup rocket leaves
  • 1/2 to mato chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin, egg, flour, cheese and spring onion, salt and pepper and form into fritters.
  • Heat half of the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the fritters. Cook for 5 minutes each side, or until golden and crisp.
  • Place the rocket and tomato on a plate and drizzle over the remaining extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Once cooked, add the fritters to the plate and serve.

Posted by Shahna Sarpi

Shahna is a qualified nutritionist passionate about helping people live a nourished life through healthy eating and lifestyle practices. Utilising a whole foods approach to nutrition, Shahna aims to educate and inspire people to become their healthiest selves. With a love of food and being in the kitchen, she enjoys cooking up a storm and creating healthy recipes that everyone will enjoy.