Carrot Croquettes

Name: Carrot Croquettes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Carrots 2 cups; Onions 2.5 oz; Potatoes 0.7 lb; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Garlic powder to taste; Paprika to taste; Type 00 flour 1 cup; Breadcrumbs 0.63 cup; Extra virgin olive oil to taste

382.5

Calories per serving

Lactose Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 382.5
Carbohydrates g 55.8
of which sugars g 7
Protein g 7.7
Fats g 14.3
of which saturated fat g 2.2
Cholesterol mg 4.7
Sodium mg 301.8

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Makes: 12 pezzi
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Diletta Secco

Recipe for a starter or vegetarian appetizer or vegan: carrot croquettes! An alternative to the classic potato croquettes that will win everyone over and is really simple to make. Of course, even in this recipe, boiled potatoes cannot be missing as they give texture to the mixture and make it moldable. Thanks to the potatoes, you can form the typical cylindrical shape of croquettes! If you're not very experienced, a trick we want to reveal to you to get a perfect shape is to oil your hands before shaping them! The carrots will give the croquettes a unique sweetness, together with slightly blanched onions, while the paprika will add an extra kick! Thanks to pan-frying, you'll get a really crunchy outer crust and a soft and flavorful filling! Discover with us all the steps to make them and invite your friends, vegan or not, to enjoy them together!

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INGREDIENTS
For 10-12 croquettes: Carrots 2 cups (150 g); Onions 2.5 oz (70 g); Potatoes 0.7 lb (300 g); Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Garlic powder to taste; Paprika to taste; Type 00 flour 1 cup (115 g); Breadcrumbs 0.63 cup (75 g); Extra virgin olive oil to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Carrot Croquettes

To prepare the carrot croquettes, boil the potatoes 1. It will take about 30 minutes, depending on their size. Once ready, drain them and let them cool. Then blanch the onion as well, this way it will be sweeter. Now peel the carrots 2 and cut them into chunks 3.

Also cut the onion into pieces; then place carrots and onions in a blender 5. Blend everything finely 6 and transfer to a bowl.

Also mash the potatoes inside 8. Add salt 8, ground black pepper 9, and garlic powder. If you don't like garlic, you can omit it in this case.

Add the paprika and mix well 10, add the flour 11, and mix until it is completely absorbed. Finally, add the breadcrumbs 12.

Finish the mixture by working it with your hands 13, this way you will be able to better adjust the consistency if needed. Oil your hands and take a portion of the mixture 14. Shape the croquette into the typical cylindrical shape 15.

Gradually place the carrot croquettes on a tray 16; you will get 10-12. Pour a drizzle of oil into the pan 17 and let it heat. Place the croquettes inside 18.

Wait a couple of minutes until a nice crust is formed 19, turn the croquettes 20 and brown them on all sides. Once ready, drain them on a tray with paper towels and then plate them 21. You can accompany them with the sauce of your choice.

Storage

Raw croquettes can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. They can also be frozen.

Once cooked, we recommend consuming them immediately; alternatively, they can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days and reheated before serving.

Tip

Accompany the croquettes with a sauce. We made one with Greek yogurt, salt, oil, and chives.

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Carrot Croquettes

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Carrot Croquettes

Storage

Tip

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