These Carrot Turmeric Fritters are so easy to make and come together in under 12 minutes! They are a great way to include carrots, and the turmeric gives them a fun colour. Perfect for toddler lunches and for baby-led weaning!
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One of the areas I often hear parents say they struggle with is what to pack for daycare and school lunches for their child. I'm making it my mission to come up with healthy, YUMMY, and easy lunch recipes for parents to make. These carrot turmeric fritters fit that bill! Looking for other easy lunch ideas? Check out these Easy Pita Pizzas, my 15 Easy Cold School Lunches For Kids, or my Ultimate List of Toddler Lunch Ideas!
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Ingredients
- carrots
- eggs
- breadcrumbs
- cheddar cheese
- turmeric
- olive oil (for cooking)
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Easy Carrot Turmeric Fritters
Add all the ingredients except the olive oil to a medium-large bowl.
Stir the ingredients together to combine.
Heat up a large frying pan with some olive oil. Form the carrot mixture into patties and place carefully on the pan.
Cook 5-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
Substitutions
- Gluten-free - Use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Egg-free - Generally a flax egg is a good substitute (2 tablespoons ground flax mixed with 4 parts water and let sit), however, I have not tested this recipe with flax eggs so I cannot guarantee their texture and if they will hold together.
Variations for Carrot Turmeric Fritters
- Veggies - Stir in a handful of finely chopped spinach or shredded zucchini
- Spices - Try adding a dash of cumin or curry powder for a slightly different flavour!
Equipment
- Frying pan
How to Store Carrot Fritters
You can store these in the fridge in a sealed container for up to three days or in the freezer for a month. Be sure to cool fritters before putting in a sealed container to avoid condensation. When ready to eat, just heat back up in a toaster oven or oven until warm. You can also serve these cold in a lunchbox.
Top tip
Kids will love the bright yellow-orange colour from from the turmeric and carrots. Talk about the colours with your child, this helps build food curiosity without pressure!
FAQ
Yes. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and place fritters on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes.
Absolutely! Just cook them according to your air fryer instructions, but this is a great way to make these fritters.
They freeze very well! They are perfect for batch cooking. Once cooked and cooled, freeze in a single layer in a freezer safe bag. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven until warmed through when ready to eat.
Yes. These fritters taste great at room temperature in a lunchbox. They pair really well with some yogurt or hummus for dipping and they hold their shape well. I also have a great list of easy cold school lunch ideas if you are looking for more options!
Recipe
Carrot Turmeric Fritters
Equipment
- 1 frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrots grated (about 1.5 large, or 2 medium carrots)
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, grated carrots, bread crumbs, shredded cheese, and turmeric until everything is combined.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and shape them into round patties using your hands or spoon.
- Heat the olive oil In a large frying pan on medium-low heat. Place the patties into the pan and cook for 5-8 minutes each side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer the fritters to a plate and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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Ali Ellis, MSc., RD says
These turned out so good!