Description
Crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, these broccoli fritters are packed with broccoli, Parmesan, and onion, then served with a creamy yogurt dill sauce for a fresh and savory finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups finely chopped broccoli florets, lightly steamed and cooled
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Make sure the broccoli is lightly steamed, cooled, and chopped very finely.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the chopped broccoli, onion, eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until a thick mixture forms.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and coat the surface lightly.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture for each fritter into the skillet and gently flatten them with the back of a spoon or spatula.
- Cook the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes per side, adding the remaining olive oil as needed between batches, until both sides are golden brown and crisp.
- In a small bowl, stir together the plain yogurt, lemon juice, and dried dill until smooth. Let the fritters rest for 1 to 2 minutes after cooking.
- Serve the warm fritters with the yogurt dill sauce on the side.
Notes
- Press excess moisture out of the broccoli after steaming so the fritters hold together better.
- If the mixture feels too wet, add 1 tablespoon of extra flour at a time until it is easier to scoop.
- Do not crowd the pan, or the fritters may steam instead of brown.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet or oven to bring back the crisp texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: broccoli fritters, crispy vegetable fritters, vegetarian fritters, broccoli appetizer, easy broccoli patties