(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