Butternut Squash Fritters with Yogurt Dip Recipe
- Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 Minutes
- Total Time: 30-40 Minutes
- Yield: 8-10 Fritters
Ingredients
For the fritters:
- 1 lb shredded butternut squash (about 1 medium butternut squash)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Spice Islands Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Spice Islands Dried Thyme
- a pinch of Spice Islands Ground Nutmeg
- a pinch of Spice Islands Chopped Chives
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the yogurt dip:
- 1 cup of plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp Spice Islands Garlic Powder
- juice from half a lime
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
For the fritters:
- Peel and shred butternut squash onto a cheese cloth. Wring out as much moisture as possible then place shredded squash in a bowl. Combine eggs, flour, garlic powder, thyme, nutmeg, salt and pepper with the squash.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add oil. Place a spoonful of the butternut squash mixture in the pan and spread out (like a pancake.) Cook on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes each side. Repeat until all butternut squash mixture is used.
For the yogurt dip:
- In a small bowl combine greek yogurt, garlic powder, lime juice, salt & pepper.
- Serve fritters with a dollop of yogurt dip and sprinkle with chopped chives!
