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Root Vegetable Fritters served with sour cream.
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Root Vegetable Fritters

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 66kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

  • 1 carrot, peeled and grated
  • 2 to 3 small purple potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 parsnip, peeled and grated
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ cup fontina cheese, grated
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup rice flour can substitute all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • extra salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Squeeze as much liquid out of the grate root vegetables as possible.
  • Place carrot, potatoes, parsnip, garlic, and fontina into a mixing bowl and toss together.
  • Add egg white, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix together until well combined. Allow mixture to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour oil into a heavy bottom skillet and place over medium-high heat.
  • Place a few, 2 tablespoon mounds into the skillet and gently press to flatten.
  • Pan fry for 4 to 6 minutes. Flip and fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towel and lightly season with salt and pepper.
  • Repeat until all fritters have been made. Serve immediately with sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg