Spiced Carrot Fritters

Makes 4 servings

Spiced Carrot Fritters may become your new favorite side dish. These simple, low-carb carrot pancakes are delicious and nutritious, and go with just about everything! Filled with vegetables, spices, cheese and eggs, they taste like a dessert but without the calories. Serve the fritters with green salad, over rice or alongside a protein dish—they even make great snacks and treats. Your kids will love them and will never know they’re secretly eating carrots!

INGREDIENTS

2 large eggs
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
12 oz. carrots (about 3 large)
3 onions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus 1 tbsp. chopped for garnish
¼ tsp. panko bread crumbs
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. chili paste
3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
¼ cup lime-flavored Greek yogurt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with ½ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
2. Using a food processor fitted with a grating disc, grate the carrots. Add them to the bowl with the eggs and stir to coat. Fold in the onions, red peppers, cilantro and bread crumbs.
3. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, chili paste and 1 tablespoon of the oil.
4. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon of the oil. Make fritters by dropping 6 tablespoon-sized amounts of the carrot mixture in the pan and cook until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to a rack. Repeat with the rest of the carrot mixture, adding the remaining tablespoon of the oil to the pan as needed.
5. Pat the fritters dry with a paper towel, then serve garnished with cilantro.
6. Drizzle the lime mixture over the fritters.
7. Serve with lime-flavored Greek yogurt if desired.

NUTRITION • PER ONE SERVING

Calories 200
Total Fat 11g (14%)
Saturated Fat 1.821g (9%)
Trans Fat 0.02g
Total Carbohydrate 21g (8%)
Dietary Fiber 5g (18%)
Total Sugars 11g
Includes 0g
Added Sugars (0%)
Cholesterol <5mg (1%)
Sodium 410mg (18%)
Protein 6g (12%)
Vitamin D 0mcg (0%)
Calcium 73mg (6%)
Iron 0.87mg (4%)
Potassium 553mg (10%)
Phosphorus (8%)

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Mediterranean Meals on a Budget cookbook here