Green Pea Fritters with Za’atar
(Makes 12 fritters)
Ingredients:
1 Lb Frozen green peas, thawed
4 Oz Ricotta cheese
3 Eggs, beaten
Zest of 1 lemon
3 Tbs Teeny Tiny Spice Company Za’atar
2/3 C All purpose flour (Cassava flour for gluten free)
1½ tsp baking powder
1 C Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
8 Oz Feta cheese, crumbled into ¾” pieces
2 Tbs Oil mixed with 2 Tbs melted butter for frying, adding more as needed
Instructions:
In a food processor, coarsely pulse the peas and transfer to a large bowl.
Add the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, eggs, ¼ tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.
Add the Za’atar, flour and baking powder to the mixture and mix until well combined.
Fold in the feta and mint leaves, being careful not to break up the chunks of feta.
In a saucepan over medium heat, pour in the melted butter and oil mixture. Using two spoons, scoop balls of the mixture and drop into the oil. Cook for about 1½ minutes on each side or until each side is browned.
Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towel.
Add more oil/butter as needed to cook all of the fritters.
Serve with wedges of lemon.