Crispy Golden Pea Fritters

Crispy golden pea fritters are tender on the inside with a lightly crisp exterior. Sweet peas bring natural flavor and color, making these fritters perfect as a snack, appetizer, or easy side. Simple ingredients, quick cooking, and always satisfying.

This is Let’s Veg comfort in bite-size form.

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Crispy Golden Pea Fritters

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Crispy golden pea fritters cooked light and savory with simple ingredients. A tasty Let’s Veg recipe perfect for quick meals and snacks.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 122

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1½ cups green peas fresh or frozen, thawed
• 2 potatoes grated
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan optional
• 2 tbsp fresh herbs parsley, dill, or mint, chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Olive oil for frying

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Lightly mash peas in a bowl, leaving some texture.
2. Add eggs, flour, potatoes, Parmesan (if using), herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and flatten gently.
5. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
6. Drain briefly and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 486IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with yogurt or lemon

Add chili flakes for heat

Works well with chickpea flour for gluten-free

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