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I’ve been in the mood for carrots lately, but steamed or roasted was too boring. So I shredded some carrots, tossed in shredded zucchini, and made Paleo Carrot Zucchini Fritters instead!
If potato pancakes come to mind, you’re on the right track, except for the lack of potatoes and flour. This is a gluten free recipe and low-starch too.
The trick, as any latke fan will tell you, is to get the moisture out of the veggies before you fry them so they can get crispy. Don’t heat the oil too high, but get it hot without smoking.
Play with the ratios and add or subtract eggs as needed, as well as fresh Vietnamese cinnamon (my favorite), or curry powder, chives, oregano, hot sauce or whatever you want. If you make them just from zucchini, they’re sweet, so try a little applesauce on the side and some Creme Fraiche if you can handle dairy.
PALEO CARROT ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
BASIC INGREDIENTS YOU CAN PLAY WITH
1 1/2 cups grated carrots and/or zucchini (mix or cook separately)
1 pastured egg
Salt and Pepper (fresh cracked pepper is so much better)
Several tablespoons oil such as coconut oil or ghee
BASIC COOKING STEPS
- • Wrap the grated veggies in a thin dish towel and squeeze to remove water
- • Mix egg and vegetables, salt and pepper, optional seasonings
- • Take a small handful, form to a slightly flat ball and add to hot oil
- • Press gently with a fork to flatten more. Keep them 2 – 3 inches big
- • Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side
- • Drain on paper towel and eat while hot. Or keep warm in a low oven and make another batch
- • Serves one or two
- • Extras: Add a little almond flour or coconut flour if you like, and increase or decrease the size of your morsels. Serve with sausage and eggs, or with a dinner entree such as roast chicken. Or just eat them at the stove with some bacon…
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About Beverly
In practice since 1985.
Beverly Meyer is a Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist who has been in practice since 1985. Her Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast has published over 200 episodes since 2010. In 2012 she founded The Center For Life, which is the largest natural health center in San Antonio, with 11 doctors and practitioners. Her Diet and Health Center San Antonio is also the longest serving health and wellness center in the area. Beverly has an MBA in Finance and BA in Economics, has owned and managed several businesses, including a franchising company and a large kitchen goods store.
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