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Not Your Toddler's Carrot Croquette

Not Your Toddler's Carrot Croquette

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by TasteFood

Not Your Toddler's Carrot Croquette

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by TasteFood

Not Your Toddler's Carrot Croquette

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by Panfusine

Not Your Toddler's Carrot Croquette

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by Panfusine

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Carrot Recipe
  • Panfusine's Testing Notes: The natural sweetness of the carrots is matched well by the addition of the green onions, cilantro, jalapeno and lemon juice in these croquettes. The yogurt acts to tone down the ‘smoky’ intensity...

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    TasteFood's Notes: ...unless your toddler likes spices, chiles and sriracha. In which case he or she will gobble these up just like the grownups.These light and crispy croquettes are all about the carrot. There...

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Makes 16 croquettes

  1. Steam carrots until very soft, 30-40 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and mash. (There should be about 2 cups.)

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  2. Place 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl; set aside. Add 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, green onion, chile pepper, cilantro, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper to the carrots. Stir to combine. Stir in yogurt and lemon juice.

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  3. Using a soup spoon, scoop out a spoonful of the carrots. Lightly form into a 1 1/2 inch patty. Gently roll in reserved breadcrumbs to coat. Place on a platter. Repeat with remaining carrots. (Croquettes may be prepared to this point up to 3 hours before cooking. Loosely cover with plastic and refrigerate.)

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  4. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add croquettes in batches. Fry until golden brown, turning once, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. Repeat with remaining carrots.

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  5. Transfer croquettes to a serving plate. Serve with Sriracha-Yogurt Sauce and lemon wedges. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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For the Sriracha-Yogurt Sauce:

1 cup Greek-style whole milk yogurt Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon sriracha sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient

Pinch of salt, to taste Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix together.

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20 Comments on Not Your Toddler's Carrot Croquette

Sg_headshot_oct_2007 Reply

We tried these tonight as our main dish, with fresh grape tomato halves, cilantro and the sauce. We did use seasoned panko...the croquettes couldn't be simpler, more beautiful, or satisfying. They are an addictive fusion of flavors and textures with a superb aroma. I wish I had a stack of them left over as I sneak by the empty plate in the kitchen, hoping to have to decide whether to take the LAST one. Someone else got to that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Green_apple_card Reply

Hooray, I am happy you enjoyed them!

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This recipe was just yummy! I made a dill yogurt sauce for them..and served the croquettes with cilantro and grape tomatoes. Simple, easy, and healthy!

Green_apple_card Reply

I am so glad you liked them!

Karen_and_amy Reply

My mouth is watering!!!

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Sounds great. Will make them this weekend, but think I might shred some of the carrots so they have a little bit of crunch to them besides the fried outside.

Green_apple_card Reply

I'm all for crunch - let me know how they turn out.

Img_2764 Reply

This looks wonderful, and hope to try it this weekend!

Dsc_0122 Reply

may I lay claim to try this on the editors pick list please!

Green_apple_card Reply

Thank you for the EP review!

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yep. definitely going to try these.. they sound delicious!

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

Sounds wonderful.

Hib_kitchen Reply

Sounds great. Very pretty. Can imagine lots of different dishes to serve this with.

Kay_at_lake Reply

Oh, wow. LOVE the sound of this. Making it tomorrow, to go with braised short ribs.

Green_apple_card Reply

Thanks, Kayb! These will be delicious with short ribs.

Kay_at_lake Reply

Made them for my gluten-intolerant daughter, who has just come home from the hospital with her first baby, my first grandchild. I can report that crushed Rice Krispies make a very acceptable sub for panko! She loved them.

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

I love this!! It sounds perfect for one of my vegetarian dinners!!

Green_apple_card Reply

I'm so glad you like it!

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

I had my doubts but they were quickly quashed when I read through your recipe! These will be great with tomorrow's roast chicken...

Green_apple_card Reply

phew!

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