Crispy Veggie & Cheese Patties

Detail

Crispy Veggie & Cheese Patties are golden, crunchy on the outside and soft, cheesy, and flavorful inside. They make a great snack, appetizer, lunchbox item, or meat-free dinner.

Ingredients

2 cups grated potato
1 cup grated carrot
½ cup finely chopped bell pepper
½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1 egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2–3 tablespoons cooking oil

Method

Squeeze the grated potato and carrot thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
Combine the vegetables, cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, herbs, and seasonings in a bowl.
Mix until everything holds together. Add a little more breadcrumbs if the mixture is too wet.
Shape the mixture into small, firm patties.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the patties for 3–4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.

Serving

Serve hot with garlic yogurt sauce, ketchup, ranch dressing, or spicy mayonnaise.

Crispy Tip

For extra crunch, coat each patty lightly in breadcrumbs before frying and avoid overcrowding the pan.