Sweet Potato and Zucchini Fritters
Sweet potato and zucchini fritters are crispy veggie patties made with mashed white beans, grated fresh sweet potato and zucchini, and simple pantry spices.
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 114kcal
Ingredients
- 90 g Canned cannellini beans rinsed, drained and mashed
- 170 g Sweet potato grated and strained of excess water (measured before straining)
- 230 g Zucchini grated and strained of excess water (measured before straining)
- 65 g Shallots
Scallions - approx. 2 sprigs) - 150 g All purpose flour aka Plain flour
- 1 teaspoon Chilli flakes
paprika is a good substitute - 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Pink salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup Cooking oil select your preference, extra may be needed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, spices, and seasoning. Then add the mashed beans, grated sweet potato and zucchini, and shallots. Mix well until the batter is evenly combined.90 g Canned cannellini beans, 170 g Sweet potato, 230 g Zucchini, 65 g Shallots
, 150 g All purpose flour, 1 tsp Chilli flakes
, 1 tsp Cumin
, 1 tsp Pink salt, ½ tsp Cracked black pepper - Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat.Once the oil is hot. Scoop out a golf ball-sized portion of the mixture, shape it into a patty (avoid making it too thick – see notes), and carefully place it in the pan.Fry for 1–2 minutes on the first side, then flip to seal the fritter. Gently press it down with the back of a spatula to flatten slightly.Continue frying, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through – about 5 minutes. Top up the oil as needed.¼ cup Cooking oil
- Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.Best enjoyed immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot before adding the fritters — start on high heat and reduce slightly if needed.
- If the oil runs low, add a spoonful at a time. Avoid letting the pan run dry, as this can burn the fritters.
- Hot oil helps create a crispier fritter, so don’t be afraid to use enough.
- Pan-frying times may vary depending on your stovetop (gas vs. electric).
- Keep each fritter on the thinner side to ensure it cooks through completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2100IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg