Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Keto Green Goddess Fritters

Looking for an easy, low-carb breakfast recipe? These Keto Green Goddess Fritters topped with heart healthy smashed avocado are a great way to start the day.

Packed full of nourishing greens, cream cheese and a little chilli, they’re the perfect balance of flavours that will keep you satisfied until lunch.

Preparation time
Hands-on:    10 minutes
Overall:     10 minutes
Nutritional values (per serving, 3 fritters)
Total Carbs 14.2 grams
Fiber 6.5 grams
Net Carbs 7.7 grams
Protein 11.2 grams
Fat 30.8 grams
of which Saturated 8.6 grams
Energy 352 kcal
Magnesium 55 mg (14% RDA)
Potassium 727 mg (36% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (9%), protein (13%), fat (78%)

Ingredients (makes 9 fritters) Fritters:
  • 1 cup fresh spinach (30 g/ 1.1 oz)
  • 1 cup shredded kale (50 g/ 1.8 oz)
  • 70 g cream cheese (2.5 oz)
  • 1 medium zucchini (courgette), grated (200 g/ 7.1 oz)
  • ½ leek, chopped (45 g/ 1.6 oz)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp chile flakes
  • 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil or ghee for frying (15 ml)
To Serve:
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 ml)
  • 1 large avocado, smashed (200 g/ 7.1 oz)
  • cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan. Add the leek and fry on a low-medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, spinach and kale and fry for 1 further minute.
  2. Place the eggs, kale mix, cream cheese, chilli flakes, grated courgette, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
  3. Coat the bottom of a frying pan with 1 tsp of olive oil or ghee. Spoon 1 heaped tablespoon of mix per fritter into the pan, 3 fritters per pan, and fry each side for 1 minute on a low-medium heat until golden. Repeat adding 1 tsp of olive oil per 3 fritters until all the mix has been used up.
  4. Smash the avocado with lemon and cracked black pepper. Serve the fritters topped with avocado. Best eaten fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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