**Broccoli Fritters: A Crispy and Flavorful Treat**
Broccoli fritters are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. Made with simple ingredients like broccoli, flour, eggs, and seasonings, these fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or even honey mustard. This article provides three different recipes for broccoli fritters, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic broccoli fritter made with fresh broccoli, flour, eggs, and seasonings. The second recipe adds a cheesy twist with the addition of cheddar cheese. And the third recipe incorporates bacon for a smoky and savory flavor. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find a broccoli fritter recipe that you'll love.
BROCCOLI FRITTERS
These cute cakes offer a fun and kid-friendly way to use up broccoli. They're tasty as a side dish paired with any meat, or serve them with salsa and a dollop of fat-free sour cream for a festive appetizer. -Tracy Eubanks, Ewing, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Coarsely chop broccoli and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, egg whites, cheese, flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Stir in broccoli., Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 2 heaping tablespoonfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Cook in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve with salsa if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BROCCOLI CHEDDAR FRITTERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: broccoli, water, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, all-purpose flour, garlic, salt, pepper, vegetable oil
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium high heat add broccoli and water. Let steam for 5 minutes, or until slightly tender.
- Drain the broccoli and let cool in a medium mixing bowl.
- Once cool add cheddar cheese, egg, flour, minced garlic, salt and pepper to a bowl and mix until the mixture has a semi-creamy texture.
- Place a large pan over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Use a spoon to scoop out medium dollops of mixture and place it in the pan. Let cook on each side for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from pan and place on paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 1 gram
BROCCOLI PARMESAN FRITTERS
A fabulous recipe from SmittenKitchen.com. The author of the blog, Deb, says: " There's a lot of broccoli and very little pancake in this fritter. The broccoli is not grated or pureed, but left in small, recognizable bits that are bound lightly, faintly, to their batter of egg, parmesan and flour. And when you cook them right - that is, to a crisp, in a preheated, heavy, oil-slicked skillet - they get a fantastic crisp edge to them. To serve: I like these with a dollop of the garlicky lemon yogurt I share here, roughly 1 cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tiny minced clove of garlic, a bit of zest and salt. It would also be good with this homemade ricotta, with or without additional lemon juice. They're also good simply, with just a squeeze of lemon juice. I think I'd also enjoy them with a little crumbled feta on top. Oh, and of course, you can put a runny fried egg on top of it. But I don't need to tell you that.". Enjoy!
Provided by Jostlori
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 9 fritters, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare your broccoli: Separate the florets from the biggest stem(s). Cut the florets into 1-inch chunks. To prepare the stems, I like to peel them, as the skin can be thick and doesn't cook quickly, then slice them into 1/2-inch lengths. You should have about 3 cups of chopped broccoli total.
- Steam the broccoli until tender but not mushy: Use whatever method you prefer. Drain the broccoli, then set it aside to cool slightly.
- In the bottom of a large bowl, lightly beat your egg. Add the flour, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Then, add the somewhat cooled broccoli and, using a potato masher, mash the broccoli just a bit. You're looking to keep the bits recognizable, but small enough (1/4- to 1/2-inch chunks) that you can press a mound of the batter into a fritter in the pan. Once mashed a bit, stir or fold the ingredients together the rest of the way with a spoon. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat. Once hot, add a good slick of oil (I usually use a mix of olive and vegetable oil), about 2 to 3 tablespoons. Once the oil is hot (you can test it by flicking a droplet of water into it; it should hiss and sputter), scoop a two tablespoon-size mound of the batter and drop it into the pan, then flatten it slightly with your spoon or spatula. Repeat with additional batter, leaving a couple inches between each. Once brown underneath, about 2 to 3 minutes, flip each fritter and cook on the other side until equally golden, about another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer briefly to paper towels to drain, then to a serving plate if you'll be eating them shortly or a baking sheet in a 200 degree oven if you'd like to keep them warm for a while until needed. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 452.2, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 7.4
BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
These low-carb veggie fritters are made from shredded cauliflower and broccoli held together with eggs and almond flour.
Provided by Marina Pariseau
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Fried
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place broccoli and cauliflower in a food processor; pulse until shredded.
- Combine almond flour, beaten eggs, onion, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix in shredded broccoli and cauliflower mixture. Roll batter into 2-inch balls.
- Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Place fritters in the pan and flatten slightly with a spatula. Cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with any remaining fritters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 88.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
BROCCOLI FRITTERS
Despite sounding weird, these are actually very tasty! They can be used as a side dish, or as a main meal with a salad and fresh bread. This makes approx 16 small fritters at 1/2 point each if you are following a weight watchers plan. Cooking time will depend on size of pan used. I have put the points for each ingredient beside it in brackets.
Provided by Jogreen
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 16 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Steam the broccoli until crisp tender.
- Add this to the onion and garlic in a food processor and pulse to chop (DO NOT PUREE) or chop the broccoli by hand.
- Transfer to a bowl and add the flour, salt, milk and oil.
- Add egg and sweet chilli sauce and mix thoroughly.
- Cook in spoonfuls in a non stick frypan with a light coating of cooking spray, until golden, turning to brown each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 35.3, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.4
BROCCOLI OR CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
I make these yummy fritters usually as a snack. I made them for lunch today. I usually double the recipe. They're yummy! Enjoy!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Snacks
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat deep fryer or oil in a pan to about 375 degree F. In a bowl, mix flour, milk, seasonings, baking powder, egg and butter, until smooth. Now stir in the cheese, cauliflower and onion. Refrigerate mixture for 1 hour. I drop by tablespoonfuls into the hot oil and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels, season and enjoy!
BROCCOLI BACON FRITTERS
OK I have done all the cauliflower recipes, time to give broccoli a chance. So I added bacon served with applesauce, what a great meal!
Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. When broccoli still warm add flour and parm and mash. Add rest of ingredients and mix.
- 2. Heat vegtable oil in frying pan. I used icecream scoop to measure and place patties in heated oil. (If I use for side dish, I would use 2 heaping tablespoons) Fry til golden brown, about 3-5 min per side. I fryed in batches placing patties on paper bag to catch oil. Served with applesauce, or make your favorite dipping sauce.
STACEY'S FABULOUS BROCCOLI FRITTERS
These marvelous vegetarian fritters are fresh and almost sweet -- and oh, so fun to make! Serve them hot with salt, plum sauce, or honey.
Provided by SLIND
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Broccoli
Time 30m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine broccoli, garlic, onion and eggs; mix well. Stir in Parmesan and cornmeal; mix well. Form into patties. If mixture is too dry, add another egg; if too wet, add more cornmeal. Season with pepper to taste.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a large, deep skillet. Place patties in hot oil; cook, turning once, until well browned on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 45.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh and high-quality broccoli: The quality of your broccoli will greatly impact the taste of your fritters. Choose broccoli florets that are deep green and tightly closed.
- Grate the broccoli finely: This will help the fritters to hold together better. You can use a food processor or a box grater to grate the broccoli.
- Use a combination of flours: This will help to create a crispy exterior and a tender interior. All-purpose flour is a good choice for the base, and you can add almond flour, coconut flour, or oat flour for extra flavor and texture.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the fritters tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: This will help to create a crispy crust on the fritters. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a non-stick skillet.
- Cook the fritters over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from burning. Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the fritters immediately: Broccoli fritters are best served hot and fresh. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or tzatziki sauce.
Conclusion:
Broccoli fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are a great way to use up leftover broccoli, and they are also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect broccoli fritters every time.
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