Protein Packed Pea Fritters
Given how simple the ingredients are, it might surprise you just how good these fritters are! The first time Steve made them for a family dinner, the kids loved them and even said they taste like a pea falafel. Perfect as a snack, lunch, or dinner, they’re protein-packed, bright, and fresh.
Takes 20 minutes
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 300 g frozen peas approx. 2 cups
- 1 garlic clove approx. 5g
- 15 g fresh mint ½ cup packed, plus extra for yogurt
- 130 g self-raising flour 1 cup
- 80 ml water ⅓ cup
- ½ lemon juiced (approx. 15ml / 1 tbsp)
- Zest of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 200 ml yogurt of choice ¾ cup + 1 tbsp
Instructions
Prep the peas
- Place the frozen peas in a bowl and pour over boiling water. Leave for 2–3 minutes to thaw, then drain, rinse, and set aside.
Prep the aromatics
- Peel and finely grate or dice the garlic. Finely chop the mint, reserving about a third for the yogurt sauce.
Mash and mix
- Mash half of the peas with garlic, 80ml water, and nutritional yeast (optional) until smooth.
- Finely chop the remaining peas and mix with the chopped mint, flour, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Combine both pea mixtures until well mixed.
Shape and cook
- Form small patties with the mixture. Fry in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy, or bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Serve
- Mix the reserved mint into the yogurt, then serve the fritters warm with the mint yogurt on the side. Enjoy!
