{
  "title": "Crispy Veggie Fritters",
  "tags": [
    "Snack",
    "Lunch"
  ],
  "servings": "4",
  "prepTime": "10 mins",
  "cookTime": "20 mins",
  "description": "Sneaky vegetables disguised as crispy golden fritters. Kids have absolutely no idea what's happening and that's exactly the point. Great warm or cold, brilliant for lunchboxes.",
  "ingredients": [
    "2 zucchinis, grated",
    "150g corn kernels (fresh or canned)",
    "80g shredded cheddar cheese",
    "80g plain flour",
    "2 eggs",
    "½ teaspoon garlic powder",
    "Salt and black pepper to taste",
    "2 tablespoons olive oil for frying"
  ],
  "instructions": [
    "Grate zucchini and place in a clean tea towel. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible — this is the most important step. Wet zucchini means soggy fritters.",
    "In a large bowl combine squeezed zucchini, corn, cheddar, flour, eggs, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix until a thick batter forms. Add a little more flour if too wet.",
    "Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Drop heaped tablespoons of batter into the pan and flatten slightly.",
    "Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through. Work in batches, adding more oil as needed.",
    "Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.",
    "Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 10 minutes to bring back the crispiness."
  ],
  "id": "crispy-veggie-fritters",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-12T10:00:00.000Z"
}