Easy Protein-Packed Pea Fritters

Ingredients:

  • 300g frozen peas (approx. 2 cups)

  • 1 garlic clove (approx. 5g)

  • 15g fresh mint (½ cup packed), plus extra for yogurt

  • 130g self-raising flour (1 cup)

  • 80ml water (⅓ cup)

  • ½ lemon, juiced (approx. 15ml / 1 tbsp)

  • Zest of ½ lemon

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 200ml 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!