Vegetable fritters

INGREDIENTS:

• 500g packet mixed frozen vegetables
• 1/3 cup self-raising flour
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup grated reduced-fat tasty cheese
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

SPINACH SALAD

• 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 Lebanese cucumbers, halved lengthways, sliced
• 1 medium red capsicum, thinly sliced
• 1 medium green capsicum, thinly sliced
• 100g snow peas, trimmed, thinly sliced
• 80g baby spinach

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Step 1
  Place mixed vegetables in a large, shallow, microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high (100%) for 2 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
• Step 2
  Combine vegetables, flour and egg in a large bowl. Stir in cheese.
• Step 3
  Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup vegetable mixture to pan. Repeat to make 4 more fritters. Cook for 4 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat with remaining oil and vegetable mixture.
• Step 4
  Make spinach salad: Combine tomato, cucumber, capsicum, snow peas and spinach in a bowl. Serve with fritters.