5:2 Diet Fast Day Recipe: Wild Garlic and Chilli Sweetcorn Fritters (185 Calories)
5:2 Diet Fast Day Recipe:
Wild Garlic and Chilli Sweetcorn Fritters (185 Calories)
5:2 Diet Fast Day Recipe: Wild Garlic and Chilli Sweetcorn Fritters (185 Calories)
It’s time to go back on the 5:2 diet, after a few weeks of unfettered eating whilst travelling and staying with my parents, I am keen to get back on my two fast days a week. And, I want, or should I say need, normal food – not the usual “diet food” that lots of people suggest you eat; 500 calories a day may not seem a lot to work with, but, I have become a master (or is that mistress?!) of making my 500 calories stretch as far as I can with comforting meals and recipes. This week is rather easy, as I have pledged to eat vegetarian all week, and that means LOTS of lovely seasonal vegetables and herbs. As well as seasonal vegetables and herbs, my chickens are laying well too, and I have eggs of varying sizes (according to chicken breed and size) available to cook with. I have also been lucky enough to forage some wild garlic, (ransoms) locally, and they certainly add a pungent punch to this delicious recipe, along with a fiery chilli kick – NOT your average diet food I think you’ll agree.
5:2 Diet Fast Day Recipe: Wild Garlic and Chilli Sweetcorn Fritters (185 Calories)
One of the easiest ways to “perk” up low-calorie and low-fat food is to add BAGS of flavour; and I try to use lots of herbs and spices when I create new recipes that are suitable for the 5:2 diet. The word “fritter” also conjures up fat-laden morsels with a heavy calorie count – but, I can assure you that these are LOW in fat as well as calories and are absolutely delectable. The recipe that I am sharing today for Wild Garlic and Chilli Sweetcorn Fritters is only 185 calories per portion, and when served with lots of salad you will have a meal for just under or just over 200 calories. The total calorie count for this recipe is 740 calories, so you can divide the meal even more accurately if you make 10 fritters, with each fritter weighing in at 74 calories, although I have suggested making two large fritters (or 4 small fritters) per person. It’s up to you how you work it out, but I am sure that you will love these spicy fritters for something different on a fast day.
5:2 Diet Fast Day Recipe: Wild Garlic and Chilli Sweetcorn Fritters (185 Calories)
These fritter are part of my National Vegetarian Week meal plan, which you can see here: National Vegetarian Week, Seasonal Favourites, 5:2 Recipes and my Weekly Meal Plan, and I am definitely going to make them again, and not necessarily for a fast day either. I may try them next week with prawns added, as part of my Fish on Friday weekly post, I am sure that prawns with wild garlic and chilli will be sublime! And, I am sure that some cooked potato will also be a nice addition, sort of mini tortilla or frittata…….the possibilities are endless. Anyway, that’s enough for now, the recipe is below and don’t forget I have LOTS of other lovely “non-diet” type recipes for 5:2 here: Lavender and Lovage 5:2 Diet Recipes. Watch out for two more veggie 5:2 recipes this week, as well as some naughty baking recipes and general news…..Bye for now, Karen
5:2 Diet Fast Day Recipe: Wild Garlic and Chilli Sweetcorn Fritters (185 Calories)
Wild Garlic and Chilli Sweetcorn Fritters
Print recipe
| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Total time | 15 minutes |
| Allergy | Egg, Wheat |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack, Starter |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Barbecue, Casual Party |
| Region | British |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
Ingredients
- 280g Frozen or tinned sweetcorn (in water) (drained if using tinned sweecorn)
- 50g SR flour
- 3 Medium free-range eggs
- 50g Ramsons (Wild Garlic) leaves & bulbs (finely diced)
- 1 Red chilli (finely diced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fry Light - Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray, 4 sprays
Note
Delightful little vegetarian fritters with the added seasonal bonus of wild garlic (ramsons), chilli and sweetcorn; these fritters are a low 185 calories per serving (4 small or 2 large fritters per person) and can be eaten hot or cold. When wild garlic is out of season, use spring onions instead and omit the chilli if serving these to children, if they are not keen on heat in their food. Serve with lots of salad leaves for a light lunch, supper or snack.
Directions
| Step 1 | Mix the sweetcorn, flour, eggs, diced wild garlic and chilli together on a mixing bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. |
| Step 2 | Spray the Fry Light olive oil into a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. |
| Step 3 | Spoon in the sweetcorn mixture, you can make 4 small fritter per person or two large ones. (The mixture serves 4 people and 4 small fritters or 2 large fritters is 185 calories per person) |
| Step 4 | Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side until the fritters start to puff up, then turn them over carefully and fry for a further 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and set. |
| Step 5 | Serve immediately with salad. Can be made for lunch boxes and picnics too. |
5:2 Diet Fast Day Recipe: Wild Garlic and Chilli Sweetcorn Fritters (185 Calories)
I am entering this into Herbs on Saturday which is being guest hosted by the lovely Anneli at Delicieux this month!
5:2 Diet Fast Day Recipe: Wild Garlic and Chilli Sweetcorn Fritters (185 Calories)
Anneli (Delicieux) says
Yummy! I love fritters and these look so good with that wonderful warm yellow colour! And with wild garlic and chili – I’ll bet they taste divine. Another great fasting recipe that I will have to try. Thanks for entering your very own Herbs On Saturday!! I am so enjoying hosting and seeing all the fabulous entries and making some new friends too. So thanks for letting me have a go Karen xx
Helene D'souza says
I can’t wait to try out your recipe. The sweetcorn season will start in a months time here and I was already brainstorming some creative recipe ideas or at least something different to try. You mentioned in the recipe frozen or tinned, but I could use fresh one too right?
Corina says
These sound lovely. I haven’t made fritters for a while but I was just thinking about making some again the other day.
Dominic says
oooh these look truly divine Karen, I love a sweetcorn fritter and the added wild garlic is simply brilliant. So golden aren’t they, a joy to eat…. now can you rustle me up some tasty high-fibre menu’s please?
Jayne says
These look delicious Karen! I love the addition of wild garlic, it’s funny how popular that’s become I must look out for some. Great photos too!
Mel says
I made these the other day, and I was delighted, tasty, easy and very quick. I made them slightly smaller, so we had three each, which made the plate look much fuller too.
Thanks again for these great recipes – they really are much more than simple “diet” plates.
Siobhan Freeman says
I made these on Sunday for a light lunch and boy are they scrummy!!!!!!
Caroline Taylor says
Karen, how have I only just found this recipe?! It’s amazing and I can’t believe I can have sweetcorn fritters (almost) guilt free!
Karen says
LOL! Well now you have found it Caroline, PLEASE enjoy them! Karen
Suzanne says
Hi Karen, I just made this recipe and it was delicious but I’m just wondering how you calculated the calorie count?
I just worked it out and with just the eggs, flour And sweet corn it is 620+ calories for the mix? Which is obviously 310 calories per portion?
Thanks,
Suzanne
Karen says
Thanks Suzanne, the recipe is for 4 people, so my calorie count is higher than yours per person at 185 calories, based in your count, the count would be 155 calories per portion! I used a special software programme to work out my calories.
So pleased you enjoyed the recipe, Karen
NB: The portions are mentioned in the top right of the printable recipe card. The mix makes 2 large fritters per person or 4 small fritters per person.
Suzanne says
Ah I see!! I had it in my head it was 2 for some reason!! Nevermind! No wonder I was full! I doubled the recipe too for lunch tomorrow!
They’re great anyways brilliant find!
Thanks for the response!
Tracy Nixon says
Thanks G+’d
Bristol Bites says
What a lovely looking recipe! Have bookmarked this to make – we have so much wild garlic here in Bristol, it’s great for adding bags of flavour to meals!
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks! I hope you enjoy the recipes as much as we did and still do, as it is a regular request from all the family! Karen