Herbed Polenta‑Free Cornmeal Fritters
Savory fritters made with rice flour and fresh herbs, pan‑fried to a golden crust.

Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 100 g rice flour
- 120 ml water
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Whisk rice flour with water until smooth; let rest 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in basil, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a non‑stick pan over medium heat.
- 4
Drop spoonfuls of batter, flatten lightly, and fry 3‑4 minutes per side until golden.
- 5
Drain on paper towel and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
190
10% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
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