Spiced Carrot Fritters

 Ingredients:

2 large eggs

kosher salt and pepper

3 large carrots- about 12 ounces

1/4 cup panko

1 medium size jalapeno- chopped finely

cilantro to taste

2 scallions - thinly sliced

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons olive oil- divided

Directions:

In a large bowl whish together eggs and 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper

Using a food processor with the large grater attachment. Add carrots to the bowl with eggs and toss to coat. Fold in panko, jalapeno, cilantro and 2/3 of the scallions.

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and rest of the scallions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil ( I usually add a tablespoon of butter also) to a large skillet.

Drop spoonful of carrot mixture into the skillet and cook on either side for 3 minutes on each side.

Transfer to a dish with a paper towel to get rid of excess oil.