Sweetcorn Fritters with Feta Guacamole and Salsa
The pancake batter, guacamole and salsa are all made in the Vitamix, displaying its speed and range of textures for a perfect weekend brunch.
Sweetcorn Fritter
Ingredients
- 1 can of corn, drained ⅔ cup/ 100g reserved
- 95 g (¾ cup) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 green onions, diced
- ½ teaspoon salt, optional
- 120 ml (½ cup) canola oil
Directions
- Place all ingredients for the fritters into the Vitamix container, except the 2/3 cup of corn, green onion and frying oil and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1, start the machine and increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 30 seconds or until you have a smooth batter.
- Pour into a mixing bowl and mix in the green onion and reserved corn.
- To fry the pancakes place a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the oil and place 1/4 cup (60ml) of batter into the frying pan.
- Turn down the heat to low and allow the fritters to cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Flip the and cook another minute.
- Hold the fritters in a warmer until you are finished cooking the rest of them.
- Serve with the fresh salsa and guacamole you made. Leftover guacamole and salsa can be stored in an airtight container and eaten later with tortilla chips or used to top enchilada or your favorite salad.
Feta Guacamole
Ingredients
- 4 avocados
- 200 g (1⅓ cup) Feta cheese
- 1 small lime, peeled
- 20 g (½ cup) fresh dill leaves, chopped
- 20 g (½ cup) fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
- For the Guacamole place all ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1 and blend for 20-30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
Salsa
Ingredients
- 500 g (3⅓ cup) cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion, peeled, diced
- 1 red chili pepper, halved and seeded
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- zest and juice from 1 lime
- 5 g (1 bunch) stemmed and chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt, optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- For the Salsa add all the ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. For a chunky salsa select Variable 5 and pulse until combined. For a smooth salsa blend on the highest speed for 30 seconds.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size | 1 fritter |
Amount Per Servings | |
Calories | 200 |
Total Fat | 15 |
Saturated Fat | 2 |
Cholesterol | 40 |
Sodium | 330 |
Total Carbohydrate | 14 |
Dietary Fiber | 2 |
Sugars | 2 |
Protein | 4 |