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Zucchini and potato rosti with basil and lemon ricotta

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Total time: 30 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Olive oil

1 tbs

Cherry tomatoes

200 g, grape variety

Zucchini

2 medium, (350g), coarsely grated

Red skin potato

540 g, (2 large), coarsely grated

Plain flour

2 tbs

Egg(s)

1 medium, lightly beated

Reduced-fat ricotta cheese

1 cup(s), (240g)

Fresh basil

2 tbs, chopped, plus extra leaves to serve

Fresh lemon rind

1 tsp, finely grated, plus extra to serve

Instructions

1

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until soft. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.

2

Combine zucchini and potato in a bowl. Squeeze handfuls over a sink to remove excess moisture. Return to bowl. Add flour and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Combine ricotta, basil and rind in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

3

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium heat. Spoon four ¼-cupfuls of mixture into pan. Flatten slightly to make 8cm diameter patties. Cook for 2 minutes each side or until golden. Repeat twice with remaining oil and mixture to make 12 patties in total.

4

Top rosti with ricotta and tomatoes. Sprinkle with basil and lemon rind.

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