Name: Sweetcorn Fritters
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 200 g reduced fat ricotta cheese; 2 egg; ½ cup reduced fat milk; ½ cup wholemeal self raising flour; 420 g corn kernels (tinned no added salt, drained); 3 spring onions (chopped); 2 tbs chives; olive oil

Breakfast, Side Dishes, Snacks

SERVES:

DIFFICULTY:
Easy

PREP TIME:
5

COOK TIME:
15

PRINT RECIPE PIN

ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION

Ingredients

200 g reduced fat ricotta cheese
2 egg
½ cup reduced fat milk
½ cup wholemeal self raising flour
420 g corn kernels tinned no added salt, drained
3 spring onions chopped
2 tbs chives
olive oil

Method

In a large bowl, add the ricotta, eggs, and milk and beat together until smooth. Stir in the flour, corn, spring onion and chives. Season well with freshly ground black pepper.
Brush a large non-stick frying pan with olive oil. Add a heaped tablespoon of the batter to the pan. Add a maximum of four at a time and flatten out slightly. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, then remove and place on a large plate lined with paper towel. Continue to cook in batches.
Serve the fritters with Tzatziki and diced tomato.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Rebecca McPhee, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

Nutritional information (per serve)

A low GI diet focuses on the quality of carbohydrates you eat. Good carbohydrates (or low GI carbohydrates) are more slowly digested helping keep your blood sugars stable, whereas bad carbohydrates cause your blood glucose levels to peak and crash. Want to know which carbohydrates are best for you? Try our swap it tool!

Try our Low GI Swap it tool

FOOD SWAPS

RECIPE COLLECTIONS

GI FOOD DATABASE

DIABETES RISK