(4 servings)
Ingredients
- 500 gm cauliflower florets
- 100 gm crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tsp thyme
- ¾ cup fresh breadcrumbs
- cup maida
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salad, to serve
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Preparation guide
- Preheat oven to 150°C. Place the cauliflower florets in a metal steamer over a saucepan of simmering water. Steam for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Mince the cauliflower. Add feta, thyme, breadcrumbs, flour and egg yolk and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape 1/4 cup of mixture into a firm patty. Place onto a baking paper-lined tray. Repeat with remaining mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan. Fry fritters, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack over a baking tray.
- Serve with salad and lemon wedges.
Health benefit. Cauliflower is high in fibre, and a good source of antioxidants.
Also read: Fritters for the family
