Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped beets (approximately 8 medium beets)
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 8 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 teaspoons each chopped dill and mint
- 4 eggs
- 1 clove garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4-6 tablespoons canola oil (for frying)
Directions:
Wash and peel beets.
Chop beets, either via food processor or by chopping finely with a knife.
Combine chopped beets, dill, mint, garlic, feta, eggs, salt, pepper, and flour.
Heat canola oil in skillet over medium to high heat.
Once the oil is hot, form patties from the beet mixture and carefully place in the skillet; cook until lightly browned (about 5-7 minutes on each side).
Top with zesty sour cream sauce (see recipe below) or other sauce of your choosing!
Zesty Sour Cream Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Add additional salt, lemon juice/zest, and garlic to taste.