carrot fritters

Ingredients:

• 4 c. grated carrots
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 c. grated cheddar
• 1/2 c. green onion, sliced
• 2 canned chipotles in adobo, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 c. whole-wheat flour
• C&C Chipotle Olive Oil
• Sour cream or yogurt/additional green onions for topping

Preparation: Combine the carrots, eggs, cheddar, onions, chipotles and flour in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Heat up 1-2 Tbs. of Chipotle Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Using @1/4 cup of mixture per fritter, fry them for a couple of minutes on each side, until brown and cooked through. Serve topped with sour cream or yogurt and additional onions. Makes 8-10 fritters, serves 2-4.

*An original Carter & Cavero recipe adaptation from Danguole of 10th Kitchen.