August 19, 2016

Farro Zucchini Fritters With Lemon Cilantro Sauce

Zucchini Fritters, summer meal, cracked farro

Ingredients

  • 3 cups zucchini grated (about 2 medium)
  • 3/4 cup Bluebird Cracked Farro Porridge dry (yields 1 1/2 cups of cooked porridge)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup Bluebird Emmer Flour
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • ground pepper
  • sea salt
Lemon Cilantro Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves chopped

Methods

  • On stovetop bring to boil 1 cup Bluebird Grain Farms’ Cracked Farro Porridge in 3 cups of water and a dash of salt. Simmer on low stirring frequently for 10-12 minutes. Turn off heat, remove porridge to a separate bowl and let cool.
  • While porridge is cooling, grate zucchini. Place zucchini in a colander over a bowl, toss with ½ tsp. salt. Let zucchini sweat for 10 minutes, then pat with dry clean towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
  • Place zucchini in large bowl; add Cracked Farro Porridge, egg, and flour. Blend thoroughly until all ingredients are incorporated. Season with fresh ground pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop a spoonful of mixture (about the size of a golf ball) into skillet; cook until browned and crisp. Flatten slightly with spatula and flip fritter to brown on the other side.
  • Keep fritters warm; serve with lemon cilantro sauce.
Lemon Cilantro Sauce
  • Blend all of the ingredients together in a food processor or by hand. Serve with farro zucchini fritters.
  • For a beautiful presentation, serve your fritters on a large platter, accompanied by sautéed onions, carrots, sauteed or grilled zucchini rounds and eggplant. To finish, sprinkle with fresh cilantro for a vibrant, table-ready display.