Quarantine Cooking: Easy Gluten Free Corn Fritters

gluten-free flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs and adds a nutty flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal acts as a binder for a vegan option.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and color.

Add thawed corn kernels to a blender or food processor.

Add garlic cloves, eggs, almond flour, baking powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Pulse blend until the desired texture is achieved.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add more corn kernels and chopped green onions.

Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up the mixture.

After refrigerating, add Mexican cheese blend to the mixture (optional) and mix well.

Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Scoop 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture into the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Cook for 4-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and edges are firm.

Let the fritters cool slightly before serving to firm up further.

Prepare an avocado cream by blending avocado, remaining onion, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and almond milk until smooth.

Serve fritters warm with avocado cream on top.

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