Hearty Lentil and Carrot Fritters with Tzatziki Drizzle

Ingredients

- 1 cup lentils
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1/4 cup garlic sour cream

Instructions

1. Prepare Lentils:
Rinse 1 cup of lentils under cold water. In a pot, cover lentils with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Duration: PT25M

2. Mix Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, grated carrots, chopped parsley, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until well combined. The mixture should hold together when pressed.

3. Form Fritters:
Shape the mixture into patties, approximately 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. This should make about 8-10 fritters.

4. Pan Fry:
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully add fritters to the skillet, cooking in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each side until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Duration: PT20M

5. Serve:
Arrange fritters on a serving platter. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and a spoonful of garlic sour cream. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions for an added touch of freshness.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Lentil Fritters, Carrot Fritters, Tzatziki Sauce, Pan Fried Fritters, Vegetarian Lunch, Easy Lunch, Quick Lunch, Gourmet Fritters, Healthy Fritters, Egg Fritters

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 950

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