Name: Kumara and zucchini fritters
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: kumara, 350g, peeled, grated; zucchini, 1, grated; eggs, 2; red onion, 1/2 small, finely sliced; plain flour, 1/4 cup; parmesan, grated, 1/4 cup; basil, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon; extra-light spreadable cream cheese, 1/2 cup; tomato, 1, seeded, chopped; rocket, 50g

Ingredients

kumara, 350g, peeled, grated

zucchini, 1, grated

eggs, 2

red onion, 1/2 small, finely sliced

plain flour, 1/4 cup

parmesan, grated, 1/4 cup

basil, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon

extra-light spreadable cream cheese, 1/2 cup

tomato, 1, seeded, chopped

rocket, 50g

Method

1.Squeeze excess moisture from grated kumara and zucchini. Transfer to a large bowl with eggs, onion, flour, parmesan and basil. Mix well and season to taste.

2.Lightly spray a large frying pan with olive oil. Heat on medium. Working in 2 batches, press 1/4 cups of mixture into pan, flattening with a spatula. Cook 3-4 minutes, each side, until crisp and golden.

3.To serve, spread cream cheese on fritters and top with tomato and rocket.

You can also bake these fritters in a hot oven at 200C for 15 minutes, making sure to turn halfway.
Note

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