Carrot and ricotta fritters
Frittelle di carote e ricotta
Soft, golden carrot, ricotta, and Parmesan fritters, ready in 30 minutes.
Carrot and ricotta fritters are a vegetarian dish with a soft center and golden brown surface. Ricotta gives the dough a creamy texture, while Parmesan adds flavor and a bold note. Grated carrots add color, delicacy, and a pleasant texture, without the need for the wringing required for more watery vegetables. The scent of parsley, garlic, and lemon zest makes the flavor fresher and more aromatic; pepper and nutmeg complete the balance with spicy nuances. Pan-frying with extra virgin olive oil creates a crispy, golden-brown surface while keeping the center tender. We recommend them as an appetizer accompanied by Greek yogurt with garlic and dill, as a vegetarian main course, or as a finger food for an aperitif.
Preparation
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Prepare the mixture
In a bowl, combine the grated carrots with the ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, flour, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Process until the mixture is thick, smooth, and easily portioned; do not squeeze the carrots.
Cook the pancakes
15 minHeat the extra virgin olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and flatten them into even pancakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until the surface is golden and crispy and the inside is soft.
Drain and serve
Transfer the fritters to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot or warm, accompanied by dill-flavored Greek yogurt; the dressing can be made with garlic, as indicated in the ingredients.
Chef's Tips
Reheat the fritters in a pan to restore their crispiness after storing them in the refrigerator, which can last up to 2 days.
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots, grated
- (7.05 oz) 200 g fresh ricotta
- 2 eggs
- (2.12 oz) 60 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- (2.82 oz) 80 g of 00 flour
- Fresh parsley, as needed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Nutmeg, to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil for cooking
- Greek yogurt with garlic and dill to serve
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