Broccoli and Greek Feta Fritters, crispy nuggets prepared with boiled broccoli and crumbled feta, are very easy to make and will make your appetizers or aperitifs special.
To make these fritters, just mix the broccoli with Greek feta, egg, and flour and fry them in a pan or deep fryer. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these fritters will win you over.
You can choose to cook the broccoli in boiling water or steam; the result will be the same.
With the amounts indicated in the recipe, you will get approximately 10 fritters.
At the bottom of the recipe in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or questions, leave a comment or use the dedicated form.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 114.21 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 5.92 (g) of which sugars 0.51 (g)
- Proteins 4.02 (g)
- Fat 8.66 (g) of which saturated 2.96 (g)of which unsaturated 4.94 (g)
- Fibers 0.79 (g)
- Sodium 214.92 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 20 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 9 oz broccoli (cooked)
- 5 oz feta
- 1 egg
- 4 tbsps all-purpose flour
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- Half tsp garlic powder
- peanut oil (for frying)
Tools
- Bowls
- Frying pan
- Greaseproof paper
- Potato masher
Broccoli and Feta Fritters Recipe
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Start preparing the broccoli and feta fritters by cleaning the broccoli and cooking them either steamed or in boiling water until they become soft.
Don’t throw away the stems but use them to make PASTA WITH BROCCOLI STEM CREAM.
Mash the cooked broccoli with a fork or potato masher.
Season the broccoli with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Add an egg and mix with a spoon.
Continue by adding the previously crumbled Greek feta with your hands into the bowl.
Finish the preparation with all-purpose flour: mix with a spoon until you get a fairly sticky dough.
Heat peanut oil in a pan: to check the temperature, you can use a kitchen thermometer or use the toothpick trick, if bubbles form around the toothpick when immersed, it means the oil is at the right temperature.
Fry the fritters in the pan, adding them a spoonful at a time; cook them for about 3 minutes per side or until they reach the desired golden color.
Place the cooked fritters on a surface covered with greaseproof paper or absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
Serve the broccoli and feta fritters immediately while hot.
Broccoli and Feta Fritters
Consult this section to clear your doubts, if you don’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
Also try PASTA WITH BROCCOLI PESTO
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use another cheese instead of Greek feta?
This recipe is specifically designed for feta, so I do not recommend substituting it. If you must, you can try with a fresh cheese like primo sale.
I’m gluten intolerant, can I use another flour?
Yes, you can use any flour you prefer, chickpea flour works well too.
Can I add other spices?
Certainly, I recommend chili pepper or smoked paprika.
Can I bake the fritters in the oven?
Yes, you can bake them in the oven at 392°F for 20 minutes, turning them halfway through.
Also try BAKED FETA WITH SWEET POTATOES AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
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