Corn Fritters with Salsa

Vegetarian
Health score
11%
Corn Fritters with Salsa
35 min.
2
483kcal

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Looking for a delicious and satisfying dish that will brighten up your lunch or serve as the perfect side for any meal? Look no further than these delightful Corn Fritters with Salsa! This flavorful recipe is not only vegetarian but also easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals and families alike. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a dish that’s bursting with the sweet, fresh flavors of corn, complemented by a zesty homemade salsa.

Imagine the satisfying crunch of golden-brown fritters, perfectly paired with a vibrant salsa made from coarsely chopped tomatoes and fresh cilantro. Each bite provides a delightful combination of textures and tastes, from the savory fritters to the refreshing salsa, making it a harmonious experience on your palate. The addition of pickled jalapeños adds a mild kick, while a drizzle of sour cream provides a creamy contrast that elevates the entire dish.

This recipe elegantly combines wholesome ingredients, ensuring a healthy balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, all while keeping calories in check. Whether you're serving it as a main course, a light lunch, or as a side dish, these Corn Fritters are not only scrumptious but also visually appealing, promising to be a hit at your dining table!

Ingredients

  • servings accompaniment: cream sour
  •  ears corn 
  • large eggs 
  • 2.5 tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons pickled jalapeño chiles chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  •  plum tomatoes coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup onion white chopped
  • 0.3 cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Stir together all salsa ingredients and season with salt.
  2. Cut corn kernels from ears and scrape cobs to extract juice, then discard cobs.
  3. Whisk together egg and milk until smooth and stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt. Stir in corn, including juice.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then drop in 2 tablespoons batter each for 4 fritters. Fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side, and drain on paper towels. Make more fritters in same manner, adding oil as necessary.
  5. Serve fritters with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories483kcal
Protein10.42%
Fat47.42%
Carbs42.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
155.25
Glycemic Load
19.06
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.231304293093%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.45mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
6.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:482.83kcal
24.14%
Fat:26.4g
40.61%
Saturated Fat:8.06g
50.38%
Carbohydrates:52.79g
17.6%
Net Carbohydrates:46.8g
17.02%
Sugar:12.74g
14.15%
Cholesterol:117.27mg
39.09%
Sodium:372.89mg
16.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.05g
26.09%
Vitamin C:27.93mg
33.85%
Vitamin K:33.78µg
32.17%
Phosphorus:295.47mg
29.55%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.34%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.31%
Vitamin A:1251.21IU
25.02%
Fiber:5.99g
23.97%
Folate:93.71µg
23.43%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.28%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.95%
Magnesium:86.41mg
21.6%
Selenium:14.77µg
21.1%
Potassium:694mg
19.83%
Vitamin B3:3.4mg
17.02%
Vitamin B5:1.62mg
16.16%
Vitamin E:2.35mg
15.64%
Zinc:2.08mg
13.86%
Iron:2.41mg
13.38%
Calcium:118.46mg
11.85%
Copper:0.2mg
10%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.6%
Vitamin D:1.41µg
9.41%
Source:Epicurious