Bacon and Pumpkin Fritters

Cook Time 20 minutes (+ chilling)

Servings 4

Ingredients

250g pumpkin, grated
150g speck or bacon,(about 5 rashers) finely chopped
2 eggs
50g fresh breadcrumbs
¼ cup of Parmesan
Small handful of pine nuts, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil for frying

Method

In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, bacon, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan, pine nuts and salt and pepper and combine really well with a spatula.

Line a baking tray with baking paper.

With your hands, make small walnut-size balls, then gently press down on them to make small patties. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. In batches cook the fritters for 5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towelling and serve.