Pea & Basil Cottage Cheese Fritters

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 7-8 minutes per batch

Whisk eggs and herbs together in a large bowl. Add the cottage cheese, salt, pepper and lemon zest and fold until combined.

Fold in the flour, baking powder and peas. The batter should be the consistency of cookie dough, scoopable, and not runny. If it seems too watery, add flour by the tablespoon until it is the desired consistency.

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil. Using a scoop or large spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter and place in the oil. Repeat with another 3-4 scoops of batter. Flatten batter with the back of the spoon. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, or until golden brown. Carefully flip and cook for 3-4 minutes on the remaining side.

Remove fritters to a cooling rack and repeat process with remaining batter. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges, snap peas, microgreens and fresh herbs. Fritters may be made in advance. Chill in the fridge and reheat in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes or until warm and crispy.

Yield: about 15 fritters

Recipe courtesy of Alison Needham @agirl_defloured/CA Grown for CMAB