Broccoli Cheddar Fritters
Delicious and nutritious Broccoli Cheddar Fritters that are kid-approved and easy to make.
Equipment
- large pot
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Large bowl
- pan or skillet
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 cups broccoli florets
Cheese and Eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- 2 large eggs cracked and whipped
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup almond meal or regular flour
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pinch pepper
Aromatics
- 1 clove garlic minced
Cooking Oil
- olive oil for cooking
Instructions
Cooking Broccoli
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes.
- Strain broccoli from water and allow to cool until it can be handled.
- Chop up florets into small bits, almost like a coarse grain consistency.
Preparing Fritters
- In a large bowl combine chopped up broccoli with all other ingredients (except oil). Stir to combine.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Spoon roughly a ¼ cup of batter into the pan and flatten with the back of the spoon. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Repeat until batter is all used. Do not overcrowd pan. Cook in batches, adding oil in between if necessary.
- Serve warm or store in fridge and reheat. Will keep in fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
These fritters are nutritious and ideal for kids. Serve them as a snack or side dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fritterCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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