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Carrot Fritters with Cumin-Lime Cashew Cream
Our recipe tester proclaimed these carrot fritters one of the best things she's ever made -- they're that good!
Prep Time
4 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
4 hrs 12 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 371 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the cashew cream:
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water for at least 4 hours
- ½ cup water + more to thin if necessary
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
For the fritters:
- 2 cups shredded carrots about 5 carrots
- 1 cup cilantro finely chopped
- ½ cup chickpea flour
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the cashew cream by combining all the ingredients together in a food processor and processing until you've reached a consistency of whipped cream. Add more water if necessary. Taste test and adjust seasonings if needed. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the shredded carrots, cilantro, chickpea flour, onion, cumin, and salt. Add in the eggs and water and stir until well combined.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Scoop the fritter mixture into the pan in ¼-cup portions and lightly flatten them with a spatula. Cook for about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Serve with cashew cream and additional cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
676mg
(28%)
Potassium
659mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
11104IU
(222%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 676mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 11104IU | 222% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.