BROCCOLI + FETA FRITTERS WITH GARLIC YOGHURT
This broccoli literally went from farm to plate after I visited the Leaderbrand veggie farm, just up the road from me - it was incredible to see such a large-scale veggie garden in action! Having grown up on a fruit and veggie orchard, it felt so familiar, yet I was still in awe of the hard work that goes into growing our fresh produce. Thank goodness for our amazing veggie growers - it’s a massive job, and we’re so lucky to have them!
INGREDIENTS (Makes 6 fritters)
Fritters:
3 cups @leaderbrandnz broccoli, finely chopped (about ½ a head)
2 large eggs
45g parmesan cheese, finely grated
60g feta, crumbled
2 spring onions, finely sliced
¼ cup chopped herbs (parsley, dill, or coriander)
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 tbsp flour (or 4½ tbsp gluten-free flour for a GF option)
Pinch of chilli flakes
½ tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Garlic Yoghurt:
1 cup thick Greek yoghurt
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ lemon, juice only
Good pinch of salt
To Serve (Optional):
Cucumber & parsley salad
Chilli oil
Za’atar
Smoked salmon, bacon, or poached eggs
METHOD
1. Finely chop the broccoli into small chunks and steam for 5-6 minutes until tender but not mushy. Transfer to a separate bowl and roughly mash.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, then add parmesan, feta, spring onions, herbs, garlic, flour, chilli flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Stir in the mashed broccoli and mix until fully combined. The batter will be thick.
4. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Scoop 1-2 heaped tablespoons of the mixture per fritter into the pan, pressing down slightly with the back of a spoon.
5. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a warm plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
6. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yoghurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to make the garlic yoghurt.
7. Serve the fritters warm with a generous dollop of garlic yoghurt. Optionally, add a fresh cucumber and parsley salad, a drizzle of chilli oil, a sprinkle of za’atar, and smoked salmon, bacon, or poached eggs for extra indulgence.
Enjoy x
