Broccoli Parmesan Fritters
Smitten Kitchen
- 1 medium bundle fresh broccoli, broken into florets
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c flour
- 1/3 c grated parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes
Steam broccoli until tender but not mushy. In a separate bowl, beat egg; add flour, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. add the cooked broccoli, and, using a potato masher, mash the broccoli up a bit; but not into a mush. Drop batter by large spoonfuls into hot oil/butter. Flatten slightly into rounds. Fry until browned on both sides.
Yield: 2 servings