Ingredients
4 Carrots, Grated
2 Eggs
1/4 Cup Sage Leaves, Chopped
1/3 cup Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
1
In a mixing bowl add all of the ingredients except olive oil and combine well
2
Heat a fry pan on medium to high heat
3
Add olive oil and portion out the fritter to a desired size
4
Fry on side for approximately 3 minutes or until golden and crispy, flip and repeat.
5
Serve your Carrot and Sage Fritters with eggs and natural yoghurt.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, supporting eye health and immune function.
- Fresh sage adds a distinctive earthy, slightly peppery flavour while also offering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Parmesan cheese provides a salty, umami depth to these fritters while also contributing calcium and protein.
- Eggs act as the binding agent in this recipe, holding the fritters together while adding protein and healthy fats.
- Using olive oil for frying adds heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and helps achieve a beautifully golden, crispy exterior.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a good source of vitamin A from the carrots, supporting healthy vision and immune function.
- The combination of eggs and Parmesan makes these fritters a moderate source of complete protein per serving.
- With only around 6g of sugar per serving, these fritters are a relatively low-sugar savoury option.
- Olive oil contributes beneficial monounsaturated fats, which are associated with heart health and reduced inflammation.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories210
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat10 g72 g13.89%
- Saturated Fat3 g20 g15%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat5.2 g
- Cholesterol102 mg300 mg34%
- Sodium480 mg2300 mg20.87%
- Total Carbohydrate20 g275 g7.27%
- Dietary Fiber3 g28 g10.71%
- Total Sugars5 g
- Added Sugars0 g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein10 g50 g20%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)28 mcg20 mcg140%
- Calcium180 mg1300 mg13.85%
- Iron1.8 mg18 mg10%
- Potassium380 mg4700 mg8.09%
- Vitamin A8500 mcg900 mcg944.44%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)5 mg90 mg5.56%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1.5 mg15 mg10%
- Vitamin K18 mcg120 mcg15%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.1 mg1.2 mg8.33%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.2 mg1.3 mg15.38%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.2 mg16 mg7.5%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.2 mg1.7 mg11.76%
- Folate38 mcg400 mcg9.5%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.5 mcg2.4 mcg20.83%
- Biotin8 mcg30 mcg26.67%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.6 mg5 mg12%
- Choline95 mg550 mg17.27%
- Phosphorus185 mg1250 mg14.8%
- Iodine12 mcg150 mcg8%
- Magnesium22 mg420 mg5.24%
- Zinc1.1 mg11 mg10%
- Selenium14 mcg55 mcg25.45%
- Copper0.1 mg0.9 mg11.11%
- Manganese0.3 mg2.3 mg13.04%
- Chromium3 mcg35 mcg8.57%
- Molybdenum8 mcg45 mcg17.78%
- Chloride210 mg2300 mg9.13%
