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broccoli parmesan fritters

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

I really like the sound of this one! Fritters make a nice side dish to any meal. This one comes from Yummy.com and the photo too.

yield 9 serving(s)
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For broccoli parmesan fritters

  • 8 oz
    broccoli (3 cups chopped)
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • ½ c
    all purpose flour
  • 1.3 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp
    salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 pinch
    red pepper flakes (or a pinch of black pepper)
  • olive oil for frying

How To Make broccoli parmesan fritters

  • 1
    Steam the broccoli in a small amount of boiling water for 5 or 6 minutes. Drain well; set aside.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, beat the egg and add flour, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the somewhat cooled broccoli and mash the mixture with a potato masher until you have 1/4- to 1/2-inch chunks.
  • 3
    Form the mixture into mounds and place in hot oil in a large skillet. Slightly mash the mounds by pressing on them with a spatula. Brown over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  • 4
    Transfer briefly to paper towels to drain, and then to a serving plate.
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