Easy Cheesy Pea Fritters
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 fritters
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Calories
159 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
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Cuisine
International
Easy Cheesy Pea Fritters
Description
Easy Cheesy Pea Fritters bring together frozen or fresh peas gently cooked and cooled before being blended with eggs and fresh spring onions. Adding grated cheddar cheese and self-raising flour creates a batter that fries into small, tender cakes with a slight crust on the outside. The inclusion of finely chopped mint or parsley adds freshness without overpowering the peas' natural sweetness. Cooking the fritters on medium-low heat and covering the pan helps them cook evenly and retain moisture inside.
The fritters come out soft with a subtle cheesy flavor, making them suitable on their own or as a side. Their size can be controlled using measuring tools like an ice cream scoop for uniformity. The pea mixture partially processed in a food processor ensures some peas remain whole, adding texture contrast.
Finishing the fritters on paper towels after frying absorbs excess oil, keeping them light rather than greasy. These fritters can suit a quick lunch or appetizer plate and offer a mild, slightly savory vegetarian option that showcases peas and cheese.
Ingredients
- 300 grams petit pois or regular garden peas, frozen
- 2 egg large
- 3 spring onions finely chopped
- 100 grams cheddar cheese grated
- 100 grams self-raising flour
- 1 tablespoon mint finely chopped, or parsley, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Fill a small to medium saucepan halfway with water and bring it to a rapid boil. Add the peas and bring it back up to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes from the moment the water resumes boiling.
- After 3 minutes, drain the peas in a colander and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Add the two eggs, chopped spring onion and HALF of the peas to the bowl of a food processor.
- Blend the ingredients in the food processor until finely chopped and well blended.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the remaining peas, cheese, self-raising flour, chopped mint (or parsley) and salt.
- Fold all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and then turn the heat down to medium-low. Spoon heaped tablespoons of the pea fritter batter into the pan. Shape them roughly into fritter shapes by forming a circle and then slightly flattening each cake.
- Place a lid on the pan (optional, but helps even cooking) and cook each fritter for 2-3 minutes per side over low-medium heat.
- Cook until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Listen out for a satisfying, hollow 'plop' sound when you turn them over.
- Serve hot with a dollop of Greek yoghurt and sides of choice.
Notes
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion the batter evenly for consistent fritter sizes.
- Shape the fritters gently with two spoons to form flat, round cakes before frying.
- Maintain medium-low heat during cooking to avoid burning the fritters’ outsides before the centers cook through.
- Cover the pan during frying to trap heat and help the fritters cook evenly inside.
- Drain cooked fritters briefly on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 517IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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