Golden Zucchini, Carrot & Cheddar Fritters

While the veggies are roasting, grate the zucchini. Squeeze the excess moisture out of the zucchini with a clean tea towel. Grate the carrot (unpeeled). Thinly slice the spring onion. Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the pepitas and toast, tossing, until browned, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the zucchini, carrot, spring onion, shredded Cheddar cheese, a pinch of chilli flakes (if using) and crumbled vegetable stock (1 cube for 2 people / 2 cubes for 4 people) and stir well to combine. Add the plain flour, the salt and a pinch of pepper. Mix well to combine.

TIP: Lift out some of the mixture with a spoon, if it's too wet and doesn't hold its shape, add a little more flour!

Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat and add enough olive oil to coat the base of the pan. When the oil is hot, add 1/4 cup of the fritter mixture and flatten with a spatula. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Cook until golden, 3-4 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Don’t turn them too early to ensure the fritters have time to set, and add extra oil as needed.

TIP: If your pan is getting crowded, cook in batches for the best results.

Cut the lemon (see ingredients list) into wedges. In a medium bowl, combine the honey, olive oil (2 tsp for 2 people / 1 tbs for 4 people) and a small squeeze of lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the roasted veggies, mixed salad leaves and toasted pepitas to the bowl and toss to coat.