GREEN PEA AND RICOTTA FRITTERS

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These are simply delicious! I serve them with slices of roasted lamb sitting on a bed of spinach, mashed potato, roasted tomatoes and basil pesto. Gorgeous!!

Provided by Karin...

Categories     Healthy

Time 23m

Yield 12 Pea And Ricotta Fritters, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

250 g frozen peas
250 g ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
115 g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
250 ml ice water

Steps:

  • Mix the batter ingredients together.
  • It should be lumpy, giving you a lighter batter.
  • Cook peas in boiling salted water.
  • Puree using blender or food processor.
  • Add the ricotta cheese and chopped fresh thyme.
  • Mix well.
  • Add some grated Parmesan cheese and stir in.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Refrigerate mixture until set.
  • Roll the pea and ricotta cheese mixture into small balls, allowing 3 per person/portion.
  • Dust with flour.
  • Dip into tempura batter and deep fry until lightly golden in colour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 439.1, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 14

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