Courgette fritters

Use grated courgette to make a simple but delicious summery starter or light supper with just five main ingredients. Use up a glut from the garden

Ingredients

• 250 g courgettes, grated
• 20 g plain flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 25 g finely grated parmesan, or vegetarian alternative (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 170 g tub roasted red pepper hummus, to serve

Steps

1. Combine the grated courgette, flour, egg and parmesan in a large bowl.
2. Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add the oil. Fry the fritters for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown. Serve straight away with red pepper hummus.