Brussels sprout, chia & parmesan fritters

Name: Brussels Sprout, Chia, and Parmesan Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 fritters
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 2 cups Brussels sprouts, shredded; 1/4 cup chia seeds; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup self-raising flour; Salt and pepper to taste; Olive oil for frying

Try Brussels sprout, chia, and Parmesan fritters for a delicious and nutritious snack or side dish. Crispy fritters packed with shredded Brussels sprouts, nutty chia seeds, and savory Parmesan cheese. Perfectly golden on the outside and tender on the inside, these fritters are bursting with flavor and make a delightful addition to any meal.

3 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup self-raising flour
2 tbs black chia seeds
2 green onions (shallots), trimmed and thinly sliced
250g small Brussels sprouts, very thinly sliced
150g carrot, coarsely grated
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
2 tbs light flavoured extra virgin olive oil, for frying
8 cherry tomatoes
8 balls baby bocconcini

STEP 1 Whisk eggs in a bowl. Sift over the flour and whisk until smooth. Stir in chia seeds and stand for 10 minutes. Stir in green onions, Brussels sprouts, carrot and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.

STEP 2 Heat 1 tbs oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Using ¼ cup mixture per fritter and gently flattening, cook fritters in batches (using 1 tbs oil for the second batch), for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towel and serve.

STEP 3 Thread cherry tomatoes and bocconcini onto small wooden skewers. Serve with the fritters.

Nutritional Facts

Brussels sprouts: High in dietary fiber, vitamins C, E, B1, B2, B6, and folate, beta carotene (converted to vitamin A).
Chia seeds: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein.
Parmesan: Source of calcium and protein.
Eggs: Provide high-quality protein, vitamins D and B12.