Description
Crispy and delicious broccoli fritters that surprise and delight with their cheesy, fresh flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli, finely chopped
- 1 cup grated cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your workspace. Grab a large mixing bowl and toss in the chopped broccoli, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Heat oil in your frying pan over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Form small patties from the mixture, about 2-3 inches wide, and place them into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry each side for 3-4 minutes until golden-brown and crispy on the outside while remaining soft inside.
- Transfer the fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute eggs with a flax egg and use dairy-free cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg