Broccoli Fritters
If you have leftover broccoli, make these Broccoli Fritters that you can prep quickly with a few basic ingredients. They're low-carb and make a fun and easy appetizer!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli about 4 cups florets
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup minced onions
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil for frying
- Greek Yogurt Sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the broccoli until it’s the size of fine couscous. You can alternatively chop it with a knife really finely. You should get about 2 cups of grated broccoli.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, egg, onions, garlic, cheese, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir until the mixture is well combined and moistened. Sprinkle the flour on top and stir once again to combine.
- Divide the mixture into 8 patties, about 4 inches wide.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 patties and fry for 3 minutes per side. Transfer the fritters to a large paper towel-lined plate. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil and cook the remaining 4 patties.
- Serve with greek yogurt sauce or any dip.
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Notes
Nutrition label does not include greek yogurt sauce.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 5 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave, in a skillet with a little olive oil, or in an air fryer before serving.
Freezing Instructions: You can also freeze the fritters before or after cooking them.
1 head broccoli cut into florets
1 large egg
3 tablespoons onions minced
2 garlic cloves pressed
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour optional
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons avocado oil for frying
- To freeze them prior to cooking, lay them on a flat baking dish in the freezer for at least 4 hours. When frozen, place them in an airtight bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight and cook per instructions.
- To freeze them after cooking, simply store them in an airtight bag after they've cooled. To re-heat, thaw in the fridge overnight and bake in a 350°F oven until heated through.
1 head broccoli cut into florets
1 large egg
3 tablespoons onions minced
2 garlic cloves pressed
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour optional
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons avocado oil for frying
Nutrition
Serving: 2fritters | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg
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