Vegan Veggie Fritters with Corn and Peppers
These vegan corn fritters are a testament to how simple ingredients can create something extraordinarily delicious. Spicy, zesty, and imbued with a fresh and summery vibe, they're astonishingly easy to whip up and versatile enough to complement anything from creamy pastas to crisp salads.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp neutral oil plus more for frying
- 1/2 cup poblano pepper small diced
- 1/4 cup scallions diced
- 1 15 oz can yellow corn undrained (see notes for fresh corn)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup AP flour
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp flax meal
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp fine black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded vegan cheddar optional
- 2 Tbsp water if needed
Instructions
- Heat 2 Tbsp oil on medium high heat in a large pan.
- Add the peppers and green onions and saute for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but still firm.
- Add the corn to a small food processor and pulse 3-5 times until chopped but not pureed.
- Add the cornmeal, flour, nutritional yeast, flaxmeal, and spices to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- To the mixing bowl, add the corn, optional vegan cheese, and sauteed peppers and green onions. Stir to combine ingredients well and create the batter. If needed, add the optional 2 Tbsp water.
- To cook the vegan corn fritters, heat another 2 Tbsp oil over medium high heat.
- Measure about 1/4 cup of the batter and add it to the heated pan. Depending on the size of your pan, you may be able to do 2-4 at a time.
- Cook about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Add more oil as needed for the remainder of the veggie fritters.
Notes
How to Use Fresh Corn
You can sub two cobs of corn for the canned corn called for in the recipe. Just strip the corn kernels from the cob and break them up in the food processor before adding to the fritter mix. Some cobbed corn is juicier than others. If, after mixing the fritter mix together, it still seems particularly dry or crumbly, you can add up to 3-4 tablespoons of water. I recommend adding one tablespoon at a time until you achieve the proper texture! Equipment Note: We love using the Microplane Jartop Corn Stripper (and Cut-Resistant Safety Glove) for stripping fresh corn easily + without a lot of mess while still preserving all the fresh corn juice!Nutrition
Serving: 2frittersCalories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 263mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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