Smitten Kitchen Pea Mint Feta Fritters

This is a nice dish for shavuot, based on cheese and using fresh mint from the garden. It comes together fast.

2 c. frozen peas (10 oz)
3 eggs
salt & freshly ground pepper
1/4 t. red-pepper flakes
1 medium lemon, zested
1/4 c chopped mint
1 c (4 oz) crumbled feta (break up any large pieces)
2/3 c. flour (whole wheat is fine)
Oil for frying
3/4 c. Greek yogurt, unflavored

Defrost peas in a colander.

In large bowl, beat the eggs with salt, pepper, red-pepper flakes, lemon zest, and mint. Add the drained peas and feta, and then the flour. It will be a stiff batter.

Over medium heat (6 on induction, then lower it to 5 and then down to 4), heat oil in large fry pan. Add 2 T batter per patty. Cook until golden brown and flip. It should take just a few minutes. Loose peas are fried crunchy, a little added treat. Drain on paper towels. 

Add 1/2 the juice of the zested lemon to the yogurt plus a little salt, for a tasty sauce.

serve hot, though these are also good at room temperature. They are very substantial and filling. A bit of a falafel vibe.