Simple Homemade Carrot Zucchini Fritters with Spicy Yogurt Dip

Ingredients

• •2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
• •1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
• •1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1 large egg, beaten
• •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
• •1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• •1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
• •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Place grated carrots and zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the grated carrots, zucchini, flour, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. 4

   Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form into a small patty. Place it in the hot skillet and flatten slightly with a spatula. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

5. 5

   Cook fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, hot sauce, and lemon juice to make the spicy yogurt dip.

7. 7

   Serve the fritters warm with the dip on the side.