Enjoy these mouth-watering beetroot patties infused with Middle Eastern flair and topped with creamy feta cheese. Experience a burst of flavors as earthy beetroots meet aromatic spices, while the tangy feta cream adds a luxurious touch. Get ready for a truly satisfying and flavorful vegetarian dish.
The Magnificence of Beetroot
Beetroot, with its stunning deep red hue, adds a touch of natural beauty to these patties. Known for its earthy sweetness, it provides a unique flavour and vibrant color to the dish. Alongside its visual appeal, beetroot is packed with nutrients, making it a nutritious choice for your meal.
Middle Eastern Flavors
These beetroot patties take inspiration from the rich and aromatic flavors of the Middle East. Fragrant spices like cumin, coriander, and Cayenne pepper infuse the patties with a delightful warmth.
The Creamy Feta Topping
To elevate the flavors further, these beetroot patties are accompanied by a luscious feta cream topping. Creamy and tangy, the feta cream adds a delightful contrast to the earthy beetroot.
How to make Beetroot Patties with Middle Eastern flavour and feta cream
- Peel the raw beetroots and carrots. Roughly grate them using the large holes of a box grater.
- Sprinkle salt over the grated beetroot and carrots, allowing them to sit for 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, finely chop the onion.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the onions until they become almost tender. Add cumin and coriander powder and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Squeeze the grated beetroots and carrots with your hands to remove any excess liquid. Discard the liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed beetroots/carrots, breadcrumbs, sautéed onion-cumin mixture, eggs, and a pinch of cayenne and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 18 patties, forming them with your hands.
- Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the patties in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they turn firm and golden.
- While the patties cook, prepare the feta cream.
- In an electric chopper, combine all the ingredients for the feta cream and blend until well incorporated.
- Once the beetroot patties are cooked, serve them with a dollop of the creamy feta sauce.
Enjoy the delightful combination of the beetroot patties and the tangy feta cream.
Note: The feta cream can be made using an electric chopper for a quick and easy preparation.
Freezer-Friendly Beetroot Patties
With each batch yielding 18 patties, it’s convenient to prepare a double batch of these delightful beetroot patties. By doing so, you can have a stash in the freezer, ready to be defrosted and fried whenever your cravings strike. It’s a convenient way to ensure you always have a delicious and satisfying meal at your fingertips.
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Beetroot patties with Middle Eastern flavour and feta cream
Ingredients
Patties
- 500 g Beetroots (1.1 lb) raw
- 300 g Carrots (10.5 oz) raw
- 1 Onion medium
- 2 Eggs
- 75 g Breadcrumbs (2.6 oz)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- feta cream
Feta cream
- 200 g Feta (7 oz)
- 150 g Greek yogurt (5.3 oz)
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 Lime zest
Instructions
Beetroot patties
- Peel the raw beetroots and carrots. Grate them roughly (grate on the large holes of your box grater).
- Add the salt to the grated beetroot/carrots and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Chop the onion chop finely.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the onions until almost tender. Add cumin powder and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Squeeze the beetroots/carrots with your hands to release any remaining liquid. (Discard the liquid.)
- Add breadcrumbs, sautéed onion-cumin, eggs and pepper (Cayenne- and black pepper) to the beetroots/carrots.
- Mix it all well together and shape into 18 patties.
- Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan, add the patties in batches and cook for 4-5 mins each side until firm and golden.
Feta cream
- Mix it all the ingredients in an electrical chopper. Push the button… and that’s it.
Notes
Βon appétit
