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Corn and Squash Fritters

Corn and Yellow Squash Fritters with Limey Pea Sauce

© Chef Laura Bonicelli
I find these fritters to be a wonderful starter or light dinner. The Limey Pea Sauce has great color and flavor.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Dish - Vegetarian, MM-Blue, Starters
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 233 kcal

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 2 3/4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1 1/4 cups finely chopped yellow squash

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  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions white and light green part only
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup plain cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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  • 2 tablespoons canola oil enough to coat bottom of pan completely

=====Limey Pea Sauce=====

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cooked peas or frozen thawed
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
  • 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • zest of one lime
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the corn and squash and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in onions, eggs, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, stir before cooking.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop the batter by 1/4-cupfuls into the skillet, flatten slightly with a spatula. Cook until browned on one side, 2 - 3 minutes, and flip. Finish cooking on the other side. Another 2 minutes.
  • Mix all pea sauce ingredients in a food processor. Serve over cakes.

Notes

Copyright:
Chef Laura Bonicelli

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 836mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 775IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Vegetarian
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