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CRISPY Vegetable Fritters

CRISPY Vegetable Fritters | Tortillitas Crujientes de Verduras

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 373 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE VEGETABLE FRITTERS

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup sparkling water 90 ml
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 40 grams
  • 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 2 oz fresh bagged spinach 60 grams
  • 1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese 60 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

FOR THE YOGURT SAUCE

  • 1/2 cup low fat plain Greek yogurt 120 grams
  • 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
  • 1 tsp dried dill 1.5 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

  • 1/3 cup sunflower oil 90 ml

Instructions

  1. Using a box grater, finely shred the zucchini and carrot, then add into a colander with a bowl underneath and season with sea salt, set aside

  2. Add the flour into a large bowl and make a well in the middle, crack in the egg and whisk the egg, then add in the sparkling water and whisk together until you get a smooth batter, then add in the red onion, garlic, spinach and cheese, mix together

  3. After leaving the zucchini and carrot to sit for 5 to 10 minutes, using the back of a large wooden spoon, push on the ingredients to remove any of the excess water, you can also add the ingredients into a cheesecloth and squeeze out the water

  4. Add the zucchini and carrot into the bowl with the batter, season with sea salt & black pepper and mix together until well mixed

  5. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the sunflower oil

  6. After a couple of minutes, add in spoonfuls of the batter, all in a single layer and evenly spaced out, cook in batches, fry the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy, transfer into a dish with paper towels as you finish each batch

  7. To make the sauce, add the Greek yogurt into a bowl, along with the garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and dried dill, then season with sea salt and a generous portion of black pepper and whisk together

  8. Transfer the sauce into a dish and decorate the fritters around it, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
CRISPY Vegetable Fritters | Tortillitas Crujientes de Verduras
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 18g
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 146mg6%
Potassium 320mg9%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 4151IU83%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 231mg23%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.