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Beetroot Latkes
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35 MIN

Beetroot Latkes

Crispy beetroot fritters with cool mint yogurt.

vegetariancrispyfriedeasyfreshlight

Ingredients

  • 400 gbeetroot, grated
  • 1egg, beaten
  • 1 tbspplain flour
  • 1 clovegarlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tspcaraway seeds
  • 1/2 tspground cumin
  • 1lemon, zest only
  • 1 tbspcanola oil, for frying
  • 4 tbspgreek yogurt, for serving
  • mint, half a bag
  • 150 grocket
  • 130 gcherry tomatoes

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Make the latkes by combining the grated beetroot, beaten egg, flour, garlic, caraway seeds, ground cumin, and lemon zest in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan. Spoon in the mixture to make six round latkes. Fry for 4–5 mins on each side until browned, then transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 10 mins.

  3. 3

    Combine the yogurt and chopped mint in a small bowl. Toss the rocket and cherry tomatoes together, then serve the latkes with the mint yogurt and salad.

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