Chicken and mushroom fritters
Fritters are ideal for any occasion.
A delicious recipe that combines mushrooms with white meat, with a minimal impact on the environment.
A Chef Roberto Bassi recipe for SU-EATABLE Life.
Serves four
- Minced chicken 200 g
- Fresh mushrooms 200 g
- 1 whole egg
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 chopped shallot
- Marjoram
- Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (20 g)
- A little milk, if needed
Nutritional information
Per serving: 167 Kcal
Environmental Impact
Per serving:
435 grams CO2 equivalence - carbon footprint
513 litres - water footprint
This recipe’s environmental sustainability level is: Very high.
To eat sustainably at each meal, our advice is to keep within 1000 grams of CO2 equivalence (carbon footprint) and 1000 litres of virtual water (water footprint). Remember that animal protein (meat, cheese, fish and eggs) have a greater impact than grains, beans, pulses and vegetables. Vegetable sides generally have a low environmental impact, equivalent to around 100 grams of CO2, including dressing.
Method
Clean and wash the mushrooms, then dice them small.
Heat a non-stick frying pan with a little extra virgin olive oil and a shallot. Sauté the mushrooms with a pinch of salt to release their vegetation water.
Once cooked, let them cool and add them to the minced chicken, mix in well with the egg and add the breadcrumbs, chopped fresh marjoram and grated lemon zest.
The mixture should be soft and compact (add a few tablespoons of milk if necessary).
Shape into small fritters, rolling them with your hands, and dip in breadcrumbs to prevent them from sticking.
Bake in the oven at 180 °C for around 30 minutes.
Alternatively, cook in a frying pan with a drizzle of oil, flattening them slightly.
The Chef’s Advice
The cooking time of the fritters in the oven depends on their size: the larger the fritters, the longer they need to cook.
Nutritional Advice
Although botanically speaking they are not regarded as vegetables, they can basically be considered vegetables due to their fibre, water and mineral content.
Environmental Advice
Avoid food waste by considering your portion size.
Food waste is bad for the environment. Dry or freeze any leftover mushrooms to retain nutrients.
