Artichoke and Goat Cheese Fritters

Recipe by The Gourmet RD

Crispy pan-fried fritters made with artichokes, goat cheese and garlic served with a lemon yogurt dipping sauce.

Ingredients

• 14 oz marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
• 3 oz crumbled goat cheese
• 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
• ½ medium lemon (zest of)
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tbsp oil (for frying)
• ½ medium lemon (zest of)
• 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
• fritters
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp coarse salt
• ¼ tsp dried thyme
• Lemon Yogurt Dip
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ tsp granulated sugar

Method

1. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together chopped artichoke hearts, goat cheese, garlic, flour, eggs, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and baking powder until thoroughly combined.
   
   In a high sided pot or skillet, heat oil to medium to medium-high heat. Working in batches, use a cookie scoop to drop dollops of fritter batter into the oil.
   
   Fry 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and crispy on both sides and set. Remove fritters and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.
   
   In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon zest, garlic and granulated sugar. Serve fritters and yogurt dip.

View the recipe instructions at The Gourmet RD