Sweet Corn & California Walnut Fritters with Hot Honey Herb Yogurt

Author: Earthy Jane

These crispy sweet corn fritters are packed with fresh summer corn, herbs, and crunchy California walnuts for a savory bite with plenty of texture. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light summer dinner on the farm.

Sweet Corn & California Walnut Fritters with Hot Honey Herb Yogurt
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins

Ingredients:

Hot Honey Herb Yogurt
 ¾ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
 1 Tbsp hot honey
 1 Tbsp fresh chives or green onion, chopped
 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
 Pinch of kosher salt
Fritters
 ½ cup California walnuts, plus more for topping
 3 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels removed (about 2 cups)
 2 green onions, thinly sliced
 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
 2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
 2 large eggs
 ½ cup all-purpose flour
 1 tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp kosher salt
 ¼ tsp black pepper
 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided

Preparation:

1

In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, hot honey, chives, lemon juice, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

2

Roughly chop the California walnuts into small bite-sized pieces.

3

In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, walnuts, green onions, basil, and chives. Add the eggs and stir until combined.

4

Sprinkle in the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until a thick batter forms.

5

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

6

Scoop about ¼ cup of batter for each fritter and gently flatten with the back of a spoon.

7

Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding the remaining olive oil as needed.

8

Serve warm with the hot honey herb yogurt and garnish with additional chopped California walnuts and fresh herbs, if desired.

9

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Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

3 fritters


Amount per serving
Calories418
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g35%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23g
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 484mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 34g13%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 11g
Includes 4g Added Sugars8%
Protein 14g

Calcium 155mg12%
Iron 2mg12%
Potassium 403mg9%
Vitamin D 0.5mcg3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.