Countdown’s ‘Odd Bunch’ initiative offers “not so perfect” fruit and vegetables available at a reduced price, in an effort to reduce food waste. 

The Breeze in the Kitchen was inspired by this, so we used Countdown ‘Odd Bunch’ products to create delicious Carrot & Potato Fritters with mint yoghurt.  

Check out the video and recipe below!

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Ingredients:

• 4 medium carrots, grated
• 2 large potatoes, peeled, grated
• ¾ cup plain flour
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2⁄3 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄ 3 cup rice bran oil

Mint Yoghurt:

• ¾ cup low-fat greek-style plain yoghurt
• ¼ cup finely chopped mint, plus extra mint sprigs, to garnish (optional)

Method:

1. Place grated carrot and potato in a bowl. Pick mixture up with clean hands and squeeze out any excess moisture.

2. Sift flour into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add buttermilk and egg, stirring until smooth. Add carrot mixture and spring onion. Mix well. Use your hands to mould 2 tablespoons of batter into a ball and flatten slightly. Repeat with remaining batter.

3. Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan on medium. Cook fritters in batches for 3-4 minutes each side, until golden and cooked through. Drain well on a paper towel and keep warm.

4. Meanwhile, mix together yoghurt and chopped mint. Divide fritters between serving plates, serve with yoghurt and garnish with mint sprigs, if using.