Posts Tagged ‘basil’

So, OK. Summer’s “over” yes, but there are still many warm weather veggies available like, Zucchini…so here’s a yummy quickie for you.

Zucchini Fritters: serves at least 2.
1 cup self-rising flour [or flour substitute] sifted

2 Eggs

3/4 Oz butter, melted [1 1/2 tblspn]

1/3 cup whole milk

Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper

1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese

1/4 cup torn Basil leaves

2 2/3 oz ham, thin sliced

1 zucchini, cut into long, thin strips

Oil for shallow frying [I use coconut or grape seed oils]

Place the flour, eggs, butter, milk, salt and pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine.  Fold through the ricotta, basil, ham and zucchini.  Place two tblspns of the oil in a small frying pan and heat over medium heat.  Add half of the mixture to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until bubbles appear on the surface.  Set aside.  Add another two tblspns of the oil and repeat with the remaining batter.  Cut into wedges to serve.