Courgette and Beetroot Fritters with Dill Yogurt

Delicious and vibrant fritters made with grated courgette and beetroot, served with a refreshing dill yogurt dip. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or snack.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

375

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.24

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Side Dish

Cuisine:

British•Mediterranean

Main Ingredient:

Vegetarian•Eggs

Occasion:

Weeknight Dinner

Mood:

Light & Fresh•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2mediumCourgettes(grated)

£1.20

2mediumBeetroots(raw, peeled and grated)

£0.80

100gPlain Flour(all-purpose)

£0.10

2Eggs(lightly beaten)

£0.60

2Spring Onions(finely chopped)

£0.40

1cloveGarlic(minced)

£0.10

0.5tspSalt

£0.01

0.3tspBlack Pepper(freshly ground)

£0.02

2tbspOlive Oil(for frying)

£0.15

200gGreek Yogurt

£0.90

2tbspFresh Dill(chopped)

£0.60

1tspLemon Juice

£0.10

Total Cost

£4.98

£1.24 per serving

The Method

1
Grate the courgettes and beetroots. Place them in a clean tea towel and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. This will help the fritters bind together better.
2
In a large bowl, combine the grated courgette, beetroot, flour, eggs, spring onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
4
Drop spoonfuls of the courgette and beetroot mixture into the hot oil, forming small fritters. Don't overcrowd the pan.
5
Cook the fritters for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6
Remove the fritters from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
7
While the fritters are cooking, prepare the dill yogurt. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Serve the courgette and beetroot fritters warm with the dill yogurt dip.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

375 kcal / 1569 kJ

Carbs

35g

13% of RDA

Fat

19g

27% of RDA

Protein

17g

34% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

14 g

16% of RDA

Sodium

450 mg

20% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Squeezing the moisture out of the grated vegetables is crucial for preventing soggy fritters.

If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.

You can add other herbs and spices to the fritter mixture, such as cumin, coriander, or chili flakes.

For a vegan option, use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water, let sit for 5 minutes) instead of regular eggs, and use a plant-based yogurt alternative.

Serve with a side salad for a more substantial meal.

Cooking Equipment

Large Bowl

Grater

Frying Pan

Mixing Bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Dessert

Lemon and Rosemary Posset with Berries

A light and tangy lemon posset infused with rosemary, topped with fresh berries. Perfect as a palate cleanser after a savory dish.

25 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"The light and tangy lemon posset, infused with rosemary, offers a refreshing palate cleanser after the fritters. The creamy texture contrasts with the slightly crispy exterior of the fritters, while the fresh berries add a burst of fruity sweetness that complements the savory dill yogurt."

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Chef's Tips

Squeezing the moisture out of the grated vegetables is crucial for preventing soggy fritters.

If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.

You can add other herbs and spices to the fritter mixture, such as cumin, coriander, or chili flakes.

For a vegan option, use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water, let sit for 5 minutes) instead of regular eggs, and use a plant-based yogurt alternative.

Serve with a side salad for a more substantial meal.

Courgette and Beetroot Fritters with Dill Yogurt

Ingredients

The Method