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Carrot Fritters with Yogurt Sauce

These Carrot Fritters with Yogurt Sauce make a fabulous side dish for either dinner or breakfast. Pair them with an omelet and fruit or seafood and a salad.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 fritters
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the fritters
  • 1 1/2 cups carrot grated (about 5 carrots)
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup cilantro loosely packed
  • 1/4 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper or black
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the sauce
  • 1/3 cup PLAIN yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

For the fritters
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the carrots, flour, cilantro, onion, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix in the eggs and water.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. One by one, spoon the carrot mixture in 1/4 cup sized patties into the pan. Gently flatten with the back of a spatula and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  4. Serve warm with prepared yogurt sauce below.
For the sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lime juice, and honey. Serve over the top of the fritters.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Carrot Fritters with Yogurt Sauce Amount Per Serving Calories 125 Calories from Fat 63 % Daily Value* Fat 7g11%Saturated Fat 1g6%Cholesterol 56mg19%Sodium 245mg11%Potassium 171mg5%Carbohydrates 13g4%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 4g4%Protein 4g8% Vitamin A 5530IU111%Vitamin C 4.2mg5%Calcium 42mg4%Iron 0.7mg4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 125
  • Calories from Fat 63
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 7g
  • 11%
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • 6%
  • Cholesterol 56mg
  • 19%
  • Sodium 245mg
  • 11%
  • Potassium 171mg
  • 5%
  • Carbohydrates 13g
  • 4%
  • Fiber 2g
  • 8%
  • Sugar 4g
  • 4%
  • Protein 4g
  • 8%
  • Vitamin A 5530IU
  • 111%
  • Vitamin C 4.2mg
  • 5%
  • Calcium 42mg
  • 4%
  • Iron 0.7mg
  • 4%