Hash Brown Hero

Get ready to meet your new breakfast hero. The Hash Brown Hero is here to spice up your mornings with some serious zucchini power. These golden fritters are lower in carbs than traditional hash browns.

Ingredients

• 8 (350g) large zucchinis
• 1 (160g) medium onion
• 2 heaped Tbsp. plain flour
• Sea salt 
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large free-range eggs
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided

Method

1. Coarsely grate the zucchinis; there’s no need to peel them.
2. Peel and coarsely grate the onions.
3. Transfer the grated zucchinis and onions to a sieve; press down on them to squeeze out as much liquid. 
4. Transfer to a mixing bowl, add the flour and season well with salt and pepper.
5. Add in the eggs and mix well with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is fully combined.
6. Put a large non-stick frying pan on the heat and add  1 Tbsp. olive oil. Once hot, add heaped spoonfuls of the mixture to the pan. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
7. Cook for about 4 minutes on medium heat, without moving, until a golden crust has formed, then turn each one over.
8. Continue to cook another 2 – 3 minutes on the other side till brown and cooked through. Transfer to kitchen paper towel to drain.
9. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding the extra 1 Tbsp. olive oil as needed.

SERVING SUGGESTION

• Serve with roasted cherry tomatoes, a poached or fried egg and/or avocado, or spread low-fat cottage cheese on top.