Entertaining has never been easier thanks to this healthy, green-filled fritter, dressed with a lemon tahini yoghurt.
24 meat-free veggie fritters that are worth frying for
From hearty chickpea and spinach fritters packed with protein and nutrients, to flavourful sweet potato and quinoa fritters that satisfy every craving, these recipes offer delicious alternatives for every meal. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and flexitarians alike, or just for your Meat-free Mondays, these are our best veggie fritter recipes.
Ricotta and mint fritters
Quick and easy to make, these fritters will easily become a dinner table favourite.
Corn and haloumi fritters
"Buy seasonal and local. The produce will be fresher and last longer," says Lisa Margan.
Matt Moran's pea and mint fritters with feta and asparagus
"They're the perfect brunch - the flavours here are just spring on a plate," says Matt Moran.
Lentil and zucchini fritters with cucumber salad
“Corn could stand in for zucchini here,” says Silvia Colloca.
Fresh ideas
Corn
This summer, pick Australian grown corn with grassy green husks for a fresh addition to your BBQ.
Zucchini fritters
Here's a clever way to get the kids to eat their vegies at dinner time. These versatile zucchini fritters are also great served as a side dish, packed in a lunchbox or for brekkie at the weekend.
Falafel fritters
These pan-fried falafel fritters make a nice alternative to their deep-fried counterparts, according to Gaby Chapman and Jen Petrovic. This recipe is an edited extract from Plan, Buy, Cook by Gaby Chapman and Jen Petrovic (published by Hardie Grant, $29.99).
Spiced cauliflower and paneer fritters
“Paneer, a fresh cheese used in Indian cooking, is available in supermarkets” - Matt Moran.
Cauliflower fritters with Gorgonzola besciamella
Besciamella is the Italian version of bechamel. Italians use this white sauce in lasagne, poured over vegetables and baked with pastas. Adding an Italian cheese favourite, Gorgonzola, makes this a moreish starter.
Panelle (chickpea fritter) burger
These golden chickpea fritters are lovely on their own or on a panini.
Jalapeno and corn fritters
"These corn fritters are an absolutely perfect beer snack: salty, spicy, all that stuff you want. It's a 10-minute job, so they're great if you have friends coming around," says chef Shannon Martinez.
Spiced eggplant fritters
Eating your vegetables has never looked and tasted so good.
The paleo sweet potato fritters that'll save your weekend
Easy, healthy and tasty, these fritters are hard to beat any time of the day.
Zucchini fritters with herbed yoghurt
“Zucchini is the star in this quick meal,” says chef and recipe author Paul West. Quick and easy, this recipe makes for a perfect midweek go-to dinner.
Thai corn fritters
Serve these spicy corn fritters with a sweet chilli dipping sauce for an enticing entree.