Ham, Zucchini and Carrot Fritter
Photography by Ben Dearnley
Ham, zucchini and carrot fritter
Cooking Time
17 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 250g packet 90-second brown rice
- 1/2 cup self-raising flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat milk
- 1 cup (165g) chopped leg ham
- 1 large carrot, peeled, grated
- 1 large zucchini, grated
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup grated extra-light tasty cheese
- olive oil cooking spray
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat tzatziki dip
- 30g baby rocket
Method
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Cook rice following packet directions. Sift flour into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Lightly whisk eggs and milk in a jug. Add to flour, stirring until smooth. Add rice, ham, carrot, zucchini, green onions and cheese. Stir to combine.
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Spray a 22cm (base) non-stick frying pan with oil. Heat over medium heat. Pour rice mixture into pan. Smooth surface. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture begins to set and edges start to brown. Remove from heat.
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Preheat grill on medium heat. Place fritter, still in pan, under grill. Cook for 5 minutes or until light golden and set in centre. Use a spatula to loosen edges. Stand fritter in pan for 3 to 4 minutes before sliding onto a board. Cut into wedges.
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Arrange fritter on plates. Top with tzatziki and rocket and season with pepper. Serve.
Source
Super Food Ideas - December 2006 , Page 27
Recipe by Claire Brookman