Squash Fritters with an Avocado Lime Sauce

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Total Time: 30 min

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Cook Time: 15 min

Prep Time: 15 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 140

Total Fat 10g

Saturated Fat 3.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 45mg

Sodium 210mg

Total Carbs 9g

Dietary Fiber 4g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 4g

Potassium 277mg

Vitamin A 48 mcg; Vitamin C 8 mg; Calcium 27 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 39 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.09 g.

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 2%; Iron 6 %; Vitamin D 0%.

*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.

These crispy, flavor packed bacon and chive spaghetti squash fritters are the perfect appetizer with the flavorful, creamy avocado lime dipping sauce. Delicious and nutritious providing a good source of dietary fiber (14% DV) and vitamin K (10% DV), an essential nutrient the body needs to stay healthy.

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Serves: 12

Ingredients
Instructions

4 cups cooked spaghetti squash threads 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1/4 cup coconut flour 2 large eggs, whisked 4 slices bacon, cooked, drained of fat, and finely chopped 2 Tbsp. finely minced chives 2 Tbsp. ghee, refined organic coconut oil, or preferred cooking fat for frying Options to add: 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1/4 tsp. chipotle powder Cook in bacon fat, for extra flavor California Avocado Lime Dipping Sauce: 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled 4 Tbsp. lime juice (from 2 limes) 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 1/4 cup yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt) 1/4 tsp. sea salt (or to taste, as needed) 1/8 tsp. black pepper or red pepper flakes, or to taste

Remove the “spaghetti” from your spaghetti squash with a fork and place in a large mixing bowl.
Add the mound of squash to a clean kitchen towel (or a few paper towels) and squeeze out any excess moisture. Really give it some good squeezes. Don’t skip this step, it’s worth it for finished product – you will be surprised how much excess liquid comes out. Return to mixing bowl.
Add garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper and coconut flour.
Add in the whisked eggs, bacon and chives.
Mix really well with a fork until all ingredients are fully combined.
Using your hands, form into 12 equally sized patties, made with approx. 1/4 cup of the mixture each.
Flatten and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Continue forming until all are ready to be cooked.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ghee or coconut oil. Once the pan is hot, add fritters.
Once they’re browned on one side, flip and brown on the second side.
Drain on paper towels and continue to fry in batches, as necessary, adding more ghee or oil as needed.
Serve right away with the avocado lime dipping sauce and enjoy!

California Avocado Lime Dipping Sauce

Add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender or food processor and blend until well combined. An immersion blender also will work.
Season with salt and pepper to taste (just a little at a time), then blend again and taste. Add more salt and pepper, if necessary. Store the sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container and give it a good stir before serving. It will keep and stay fresh for upwards of 3 to 4 days.

Note: Leave out the bacon to make these vegetarian.

Serving Suggestion: Serve as an appetizer or as a side to your favorite dishes!

Beverage Pairing: Pair with a refreshing sparkling water, or your favorite white wine.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.