Mix together the courgette, lemon rind, spring onions, herbs, feta, rice flour and egg yolk in a large bowl and season well.
Gently stir in the beetroot until the mixture is just speckled with red.
Heat a little of the oil in a frying pan, add tablespoons of the mixture to the pan and fry the fritters for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden.
Transfer to a serving plate and keep warm.
Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding the remaining oil to the pan as necessary.
Garnish the fritters with basil leaves and serve with a mixed leaf salad.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
For cucumber & yogurt dip,
to serve as an accompaniment, mix together 200 ml fat-free Greek yogurt, 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds, ¼ grated cucumber, squeezed of excess liquid, and a pinch of paprika in a serving dish. Season well.Calories per serving 33