Description
Crispy and flavorful Broccoli Fritters made with steamed broccoli, almond flour, and savory seasonings, pan-fried to golden perfection. These fritters are a delicious low-carb, gluten-free snack or side dish that pairs beautifully with a fresh lemon wedge for a bright finish.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups chopped steamed broccoli
- 3/4 cups almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (or parmesan for SCD)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Broccoli: Start by cutting the florets off the steamed broccoli and chopping them into small pieces. Thinly slice the stalks to ensure even texture in the fritters.
- Mix Batter: In a food processor, combine almond flour, eggs, nutritional yeast, dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Pulse until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add Broccoli: Transfer the chopped broccoli into the batter and stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the broccoli throughout the mixture.
- Heat Pan: Warm the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook Fritters: Using a ladle, spoon the batter into the pan to form small patties. Cook the fritters for about 3 minutes on one side until they are lightly golden, then carefully flip and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes on the other side.
- Keep Warm: Once cooked, transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Keep them warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining fritters.
- Serve: Serve the warm broccoli fritters with fresh lemon wedges for a zesty finish.
Notes
- Use steamed broccoli to keep the fritters moist yet firm enough to hold shape.
- For a dairy option, substitute nutritional yeast with parmesan cheese as noted.
- Adjust the size of the fritters to your preference; smaller ones cook faster and crispier.
- Keep cooked fritters warm in an oven set to low heat (around 200°F) while finishing the batch.
- These fritters can be served as a snack, appetizer, or side dish paired with a fresh salad or dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
