Pesto Vegetable Fritters

PESTO VEGETABLE FRITTERS

Prep Time: 4 minutesCook Time: 16 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 175g chopped frozen vegetables (carrots, peppers, peas and sweetcorn)
• 100g plain flour (can use gluten free)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 medium egg
• 50ml milk
• 50g grated cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp Sacla Classic Basil Pesto
• 1 tbsp oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the frozen vegetables to a bowl or jug, cover with boiling water and cook in the microwave for 1 minute.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
3. Drain the vegetables and add them to the other ingredients, mixing again.
4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat. When the oil is hot add a large spoonful of the fritter mixture and flatten with a spatula.
5. Repeat with the remainder of the mixture. You should be able to cook 4 fritters at a time and make 7/8 fritters from the mixture
6. Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on either side until golden brown and crispy.
7. Drain on some kitchen paper and serve hot with a dollop of creme fraiche and some more pesto!

Source: My Fussy Eater