Butternut Fritters with Lemon Chèvre

13 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 25MINS

Butternut Fritters with Lemon Chèvre

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4.5

2 ratings
On behalf of National Fritter Day celebrated on December 2nd, enjoy these crispy, tender little marvels – but I urge you not to conform to a once-a-year indulgence of these tasty bites.
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On behalf of National Fritter Day celebrated on December 2nd, enjoy these crispy, tender little marvels – but I urge you not to conform to a once-a-year indulgence of these tasty bites.
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Garlic & Zest
Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.

25MINS

Total Time

$7.28

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Scallion
1 bunch
Scallion, thinly sliced
4 scallions per 2 servings
Shallot
1
Shallot, minced
Olive Oil
4 Tbsp
Lemon
2
Lemons, juiced, zested
Self-Rising Flour
60 g
Self-Rising Flour
Cayenne Pepper
1/8 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Canola Oil
2 Tbsp
Canola Oil
Goat Cheese
115 g
Goat Cheese
Cream
75 mL
Cream

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1021
Fat
77.0 g
Protein
26.9 g
Carbs
64.1 g
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Garlic & Zest
Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a small bowl combine the Goat Cheese (115 g) and the Cream (75 mL). Stir until smooth. Add Lemon (1) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Stir to combine and set aside.
step 1 In a small bowl combine the  Goat Cheese (115 g) and the Cream (75 mL). Stir until smooth. Add Lemon (1) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).  Stir to combine and set aside.
step 2
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
step 3
Heat the Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) over medium heat in a 9-10" skillet. Add the grated Butternut Squash (1/2) and Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp) and saute for 5 minutes until squash is slightly softened.
step 3 Heat the Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) over medium heat in a 9-10" skillet. Add the grated Butternut Squash (1/2) and Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp) and saute for 5 minutes until squash is slightly softened.
step 4
Stir in the thinly sliced Scallion (1 bunch), minced Shallot (1) sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Lemon (1). Set aside.
step 4 Stir in the thinly sliced Scallion (1 bunch), minced Shallot (1) sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Lemon (1).  Set aside.
step 5
Mix the Self-Rising Flour (60 g), Cayenne Pepper (1/8 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) and sprinkle over the butternut squash.
step 5 Mix the Self-Rising Flour (60 g), Cayenne Pepper (1/8 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) and sprinkle over the butternut squash.
step 6
Lightly beat the Eggs (2) and add the eggs and stir to combine - until the batter is just moist.
step 6 Lightly beat the Eggs (2) and add the eggs and stir to combine - until the batter is just moist.
step 7
In a heavy bottomed skillet, heat the Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) and Canola Oil (2 Tbsp)until very hot, but not smoking. Spoon heaping tablespoons of butternut squash batter into the pan and flatten with the back of a spoon.
step 7 In a heavy bottomed skillet, heat the Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) and Canola Oil (2 Tbsp)until very hot, but not smoking. Spoon heaping tablespoons of butternut squash batter into the pan and flatten with the back of a spoon.
step 8
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned and crispy then carefully flip the fritters and brown on the other side.
step 8 Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned and crispy then carefully flip the fritters and brown on the other side.
step 9
Transfer the fritters to the paper towel lined pan and keep warm in the oven, while you continue to make the rest of the fritters.
step 9 Transfer the fritters to the paper towel lined pan and keep warm in the oven, while you continue to make the rest of the fritters.
step 10
Serve fritters hot. Have your guests top the warm fritters with a spoonful of the lemon chèvre which gets delightfully gooey. Enjoy!
step 10 Serve fritters hot. Have your guests top the warm fritters with a spoonful of the lemon chèvre which gets delightfully gooey. Enjoy!
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