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.
Servings 6 fritters
Ingredients
For the fritters
- 1 ½ cups carrot grated (about 5 carrots)
- ½ cup whole-wheat flour
- ½ cup cilantro loosely packed
- ¼ cup onion diced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper or black
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the sauce
- ⅓ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
For the fritters
- In a medium bowl, combine the carrots, flour, cilantro, onion, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the eggs and water.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. One by one, spoon the carrot mixture in ¼ 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.
- Serve warm with prepared yogurt sauce below.
For the sauce
- 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
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.