Leek Fritters With Cheddar

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    276 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Leek Fritters With Cheddar

Cheesy Leek Fritters with garlic yogurt sauce are a quick and easy brunch, lunch, or dinner! Ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound leeks (2 medium sized) washed trimmed and sliced finely
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup sour cream (50g)
  • cup all-purpose flour (plain flour) (85g)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese (25g) shredded
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon dried red chili flakes optional
  • teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Garlic Yogurt Sauce

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (125g)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon parsley freshly chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Add the butter to a frying pan over a medium heat. When it melts, add the sliced leeks and fry, stirring often, until soft - about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs and sour cream to a bowl and beat well.
  3. Sift in the flour, baking powder, cumin, turmeric and cinnamon and gently stir.
  4. Add the cooked leeks, cheese, parsley and chili flakes (if using) and season with the salt and pepper. Gently stir it all together into a thick batter.
  5. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add heaped tablespoonfuls of the fritter batter to the pan and gently spread into small rounds, leaving space between them.
  6. Cook until golden brown (about 3 minutes on each side), flip and cook the other side, ensuring they’re cooked through.
  7. Repeat with the remaining oil and batter.

Garlic Yogurt Sauce

  1. Stir all the sauce ingredients together and store in the fridge until ready to use.
  2. Serve the leek fritters warm, with a dollop of garlic yogurt sauce.

Notes

  • For best results, use a heavy skillet or griddle to pan-fry the fritters. This will help ensure that they cook evenly and get a nice golden brown sear on each side.
  • The leek mixture can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.
  • If the leeks are browning too quickly, reduce the heat to low.
  • The fritters can also be baked in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes instead of pan-fried.
  • Variations
  • Try adding in a few finely chopped green onions or chives to the batter for even more onion flavor.
  • Add a small handful of corn kernels to the batter.
  • Instead of using cheddar, try other shredded cheeses such as mozzarella, gouda, or gruyere.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 220mg (9%) Potassium 483mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2299IU (46%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 247mg (25%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Potassium 483mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2299IU 46%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 247mg 25%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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