Courgette fritters

The English say courgette, the Italians zucchini but, whatever you call it, this fabulous summer vegetable is popular the world over.

Ingredients

4 Tbsp	Oil
1	Red onion, finely chopped
1 clove	Garlic, finely chopped
5	Courgettes, grated (Main)
1 Tbsp	Parsley, finely chopped
2 Tbsp	Fresh basil, chopped
200 g	Ricotta cheese
2	Eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup	Flour

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan and gently cook chopped onion and garlic until softened but not quite browned.
2. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated courgettes. Combine courgettes, onion, parsley, basil and ricotta in a bowl.
3. Add lightly beaten eggs and flour and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Heat remaining 3 Tbsp oil in a frypan and cook large spoonfuls of batter until cooked through and golden brown on both sides.
   

Tip!A dressing made from yoghurt, garlic, sea salt and mint tastes delicious with these quick and easy fritters.