SWEET POTATO, PEA & MINT FRITTERS

Also brilliant as a side dish to meat, poultry or fish for dinner, or in a wrap with salad for lunch

Makes 10-12 fritters Preparation time 15-20 minutes Cooking time 8 minutes per fritter

INGREDIENTS

• 2 eggs

• 1 sweet potato, peeled, grated and squeezed of moisture

• 75g/3oz petit pois

• 2 spring onions, trimmed and chopped

• 3 tbsp plain flour

• 4 sprigs of fresh mint, leaves removed and chopped

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Coconut oil, for frying

1. Whisk the eggs well in a small bowl. Combine with the sweet potato, peas, spring onions, flour, mint, olive oil and seasoning, mixing well.

2. In a large pan, melt the coconut oil over a medium heat. Spoon in the potato mixture, 1 tbsp at a time, and pat down into a flat patty with a spatula. Cook for 4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove from the pan, drain on kitchen towels and serve with the avocado whip (see right).