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title: Turmeric-Spiced Pea & Leek Fritters
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/turmeric-spiced-pea-and-leek-fritters-5556133bf8b25e921f8b456a
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 40 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
  - Tree Nuts
tags:
  - Veggie
  - Vegetarian
  - Spring
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 413
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Mild and sweet peas and leeks create a creamy inside with a crispy exterior
  - theme: Season
    text: Perfect spring side dish with bright lemon and crunchy almonds
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Vegetarian%20Recipes/turmeric-spiced-pea-leek-fritters.avif"
---
@peas{1½%cup}
@leek{1%unit}
@flour{¼%cup}
@sour cream{3%tbsp}
@turmeric{1%tsp}
@asparagus{1%bunch}
@lemon{1%unit}
@panko breadcrumbs{⅓%cup}
@garlic{1%clove}
@almonds{2%tbsp}
@olive oil{3%tbsp}
@salt{to taste}
@black pepper{to taste}

Preheat #oven{} to 400 degrees. Trim and discard the root and green stalk from the leek, then halve lengthwise. Thoroughly rinse the white under running water to remove any grit between the layers. Thinly slice the leek widthwise. Mince or grate the garlic. Trim and discard the bottom inch of the asparagus. Zest the lemon.

Toss the asparagus on a #baking sheet{} with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the lemon zest. Place in the #oven{} to roast for ~{12%minutes}.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add the leek and cook, tossing, ~{5%minutes}, until soft and slightly caramelized. Add the peas to the pan and toss to warm through ~{1%minute}. Add the garlic and turmeric to the pan and cook for ~{30%seconds}, until fragrant. Transfer mixture to a #medium bowl{}.

Add the flour and 3 tbsp sour cream to the pea and leek mixture. Using a fork or potato masher, thoroughly mash until mostly smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Place the panko breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt in a #small bowl{}. Form the pea and leek mixture into 1½ inch balls and roll in the panko breadcrumbs. Flatten into patties and set aside.

In the same #large pan{}, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Working in batches, add the pea and leek patties to the pan and cook ~{2%minutes} per side, until golden brown. Set aside on a #baking sheet{} in the #oven{} to keep warm while you cook the remaining patties.

Serve the pea and leek fritters with lemony asparagus to the side. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and remaining lemon zest. Dollop the fritters with the remaining sour cream and enjoy!