Today, we're thrilled to share not only three of our family's favourite fritter recipes but also some exciting news! But first, let's dive into these mouthwatering recipes that are prefect not only for baby-led weaning but are sure to become staples in your kitchen for years to come!
1. Broccoli Cheese Fritters
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Riley's Kitchen Chickpea Fritter Mix
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets. You can use raw broccoli florets finely chopped with kitchen scissors for toddlers. For babies 6-12 months we recommend using finely chopped steamed broccoli to ensure a safe texture.
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (use dairy-free cheese or do not include if you are dairy-free)
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the Chickpea Fritter Mix, water, chopped broccoli, shredded cheese.
- Mix until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture into the skillet, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and allow to cool before serving.
- Tip: these make great savoury waffles too! Just cook in a waffle iron.
2. Mini Chickpea Pancake Pizzas
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Riley's Kitchen Chickpea Fritter Mix
- 1 cup water
- Pizza toppings of your choice (e.g., marinara sauce, cheese, veggies)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the Chickpea Fritter Mix and water until smooth. Let sit 1-2 minutes to thicken.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour a small amount of the batter onto the skillet to form mini pancakes.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the skillet and top with your favourite pizza toppings.
- Baby-led weaning tip! To make this less messy for babies, try adding some of the toppings right into the batter. For example, a small spoonful of marinara sauce, 1/4 cup shredded cheese and 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach (*ensure any ingredient you put into the pizza is the appropriate size and texture for your baby).
- Place the pizzas under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Enjoy these adorable and tasty mini pizzas!
3. Zucchini Fritters with Homemade Tzatziki Dip
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Riley's Kitchen Chickpea Fritter Mix
- 2/3 water
- 1 cup grated zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- Olive oil for frying
For the Tzatziki Dip:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek or dairy-free yogurt of choice
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber, excess moisture squeezed out
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the Chickpea Fritter Mix, water and grated zucchini.
- Mix until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture into the skillet, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- To make the Tzatziki Dip, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix until well combined.
- Serve the zucchini fritters warm with the homemade tzatziki dip on the side.
Exciting News!
Now, for the exciting news we've been eager to share with you all. Drumroll, please... Riley's Kitchen is now available at Natura Market! You can now shop Riley's Kitchen along with all your other favourite and newly-discovered health and wellness brands and enjoy shipping right to your doorstep, free across Canada for orders over $59!
We hope you enjoy trying out these fritter recipes as much as our family does. Don't forget to share your creations with us on social media using #RileysKitchen and tagging us @rileyskitchen.ca. Happy cooking!