Low carb rutabaga fritters with avocado :Wednesday-lunch

Ingredients

Rutabaga fritters

• 1 lb rutabaga
• 8 oz. halloumi cheese
• 4 eggs
• 3 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 pinch turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 2 oz. butter, for frying

Ranch mayonnaise

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp ranch seasoning

For serving

• 2 (14 oz.) avocados
• 5 oz. (2½ cups) leafy greens

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Rinse and peel the rutabaga. Grate coarsely with a grater or in a food processor. Shred the cheese the same way.
3. Mix the rutabaga, cheese, eggs, coconut flour, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Let sit to absorb flour for 3-5 minutes.
4. Heat butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, until melted.
5. Form the batter into 3 patties per serving. Make sure they are not thicker than 0.2″ (0,5 mm) so the rutabaga will get cooked all the way through.
6. Working in batches, fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
7. Reserve cooked patties to warm oven. Repeat until all the batter is gone.
8. Serve cooked fritters with a green salad, sliced avocado, and a dollop of ranch-flavored mayonnaise.

Tip!

Have fun with this recipe! These fritters are amazing as they are, but there are also lots of ways to “guild the lily.” Add fresh or dried herbs to the batter. Spice them up with chili flakes. Substitute the rutabaga with root celery or turnip, or switch up the cheese to play with different flavors. Double the umami with a touch of tamari, or add a fried egg on top for added protein. They’re your delicious blank canvas!