Fall Vegetable Fritters with Herb Yogurt Dip
Perfect for a holiday appetizer or side dish, these tasty potato-and-veg fritters are for dipping into yogurt dip infused with fresh herbs and bright lemon.
Perfect for a holiday appetizer or side dish, these tasty potato-and-veg fritters are for dipping into yogurt dip infused with fresh herbs and bright lemon.
Prep 20 Mins
Cook 30 Mins
Total 50 Mins
Servings: 4
2 cups shredded Yukon Gold potatoes, rinsed
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup shredded sweet potato
1 cup shredded zucchini
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup Organic Meadow Cultured Unsalted Butter, divided
1 cup Organic Meadow 3.8% Plain Yogurt
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Fritters:
Into colander, place Yukon Gold potatoes, carrot, sweet potato, zucchini and scallions; let drain. In batches, using clean dish towel, squeeze out excess moisture; discard liquid. Transfer to large bowl.
Stir in eggs until coated. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir together until combined.
In large nonstick skillet set over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter. In batches, scoop 2-tbsp portions of potato mixture into skillet and flatten with back of spoon to form rounds. Cook, turning once, for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown and crisp around the edges. Wipe skillet clean between batches, adding more butter as needed.
Herb Yogurt Dip:
In medium bowl, stir together yogurt, scallions, parsley, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper until combined.
Serve fritters with dip.
Shred vegetables on coarse side of box grater or in food processor fitted with grater blade.
Keep fritters warm on rack set over baking sheet in 300°F oven.
To make ahead, store prepared fritters in airtight container in refrigerator and reheat in 425°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through.