Cheesy Vegetable Fritters with Frozen Peas & Corn
February 2022
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Fritters are always a hit in families–and these crispy, cheesy vegetable fritters are no different! Parents will love that they’re easy to make and store, and kids will love their crisp texture and cheesy flavor. This kid-friendly recipe is a winner all around!
Jeon, a Korean fritter or savory pancake, is often eaten as a snack or appetizer, and it served as inspiration for this vegetable fritter recipe. This version offers busy parents a bit of convenience by using frozen corn and peas instead of a mixture of freshly chopped or grated vegetables. Toasted sesame seeds and mozzarella cheese are tossed in the mix for extra protein and a boost of flavor. Avoiding eggs? These easy vegetarian fritters are made without eggs.
Related: Does your child refuse to eat corn? Read our guide to learn how to get your child to eat corn.
Easy-to-hold foods are a lifesaver for parents! Plus, what kid or toddler can resist a good crunch in their food? Fritters of all kinds tend to fly off the plate in many families–sometimes even just as they come out of the pan! Kids can eat them with their favorite dip or Greek yogurt.
These mixed veggie fritters are great for kids and parents because they’re a creative way to use leftover frozen veggies (which you probably have on hand). Fritters can also be a useful tool in getting toddlers or young children to eat hard-to-hold foods like peas and corn.
Corn-vegetable fritters can also be frozen for up to 3 months, so make a batch and freeze them to add to meals or your child’s lunchbox in a pinch.
Related: Read about our strategy for reversing picky eating.
Making these veggie fritters with frozen peas and corn is easy and takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. In the end, you’ll get 6-8 mixed vegetable fritters, about 3 servings.
Related: Learn 6 ways to add calories to your child’s food.
The leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, so your family can come and grab a fun, homemade snack whenever they want!
These crispy corn and veggie fritters can be eaten cold, but if you’d like to reheat, place them in the oven or airfryer (which keeps them extra crispy) at 350 degrees F / 177 degrees C for a few minutes until warmed through. They’re also easy to warm up on a nonstick pan (with or without oil) and in the microwave for a minute or less.
Related: Looking for more recipes with frozen corn? See our esquites recipe with frozen or canned corn.
Korean vegetable fritters would be great served with a soy dipping sauce on the side. Mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar and honey for a sweet and savory combination.
Prefer a creamy dip? These cheesy veggie fritters would also be delicious with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt on top or on the side.
Related: Need ideas for new dips? Get our easiest, most filling dips for kids.
Related: Got shredded zucchini? Make these easy zucchini fritters for kids.
If you have a selective eater, a fun, no-pressure food play activity could help them get more comfortable with new foods. Here’s an example of one activity to get picky eaters more comfortable with peas. Give your child frozen peas and ask them to construct a shape or spell out their name with the peas.
Related: Learn more about helping your child try peas.
Hee Jee Lee
Hee Jee is the founder and blogger of White Blank Space. She grew up in South Korea and immigrated to the United States for graduate school. Currently, she lives in California with her husband, who is originally from Mexico, and their two daughters.