Confetti Carrot Fritters
Brighten up your table with these irresistible Confetti Carrot Fritters, a vibrant, veggie-packed recipe that’s as delicious as it is colorful! Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, these fritters combine sweet carrots, zucchini, crunchy red bell peppers, and fragrant green onions for a rainbow of flavors and textures. Seasoned with garlic powder, ground cumin, and a touch of salt and pepper, they deliver a savory punch in every bite. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a light main dish, these fritters are quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce, like tangy sour cream or creamy Greek yogurt, for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s packed with nutrients and kid-friendly too. Perfect for Meatless Mondays or anytime you're craving crispy vegetable goodness, these fritters are guaranteed to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized carrots
- 1 medium-sized zucchini
- 0.5 medium-sized red bell pepper
- 3 stalks green onions
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Grate the zucchini and place it in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible, then add the zucchini to the bowl with the carrots.
Finely dice the red bell pepper and slice the green onions. Add them to the bowl with the vegetables.
In the same bowl, add all-purpose flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat the vegetables evenly.
Crack the egg into the mixture and mix well until the ingredients bind together. If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more flour or breadcrumbs; if it is too dry, add a small splash of water.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture, shape it into a small fritter (flatten patty shape), and carefully place it into the hot skillet. Repeat, leaving space between fritters.
Cook the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Add additional olive oil as needed for subsequent batches.
Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the Confetti Carrot Fritters warm as is, or with a dipping sauce like sour cream or Greek yogurt on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.4 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 4869 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.6 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1490 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
