Broccoli Feta Fritters
Broccoli Feta Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 1 pound broccoli florets, steamed until tender, then finely chopped
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
For the Creamy Dill Dip (Optional)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Steam the broccoli florets until they are tender but still vibrant green, about 5-7 minutes. You can use a steamer basket over boiling water or microwave them with a splash of water. Once cooked, transfer the broccoli to a cutting board and finely chop it. Squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, whisked eggs, all-purpose flour, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled feta cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Form the mixture into small, approximately 1/4-cup sized patties. You should get about 8-10 fritters. Gently flatten them slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the fritters into the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cook the fritters for about 6 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 12 min
- 6
While the fritters are cooking, prepare the optional creamy dill dip. In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, finely chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Remove the cooked fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve warm with the creamy dill dip on the side, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Broccoli Feta Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 1 pound broccoli florets, steamed until tender, then finely chopped
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
For the Creamy Dill Dip (Optional)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Steam the broccoli florets until they are tender but still vibrant green, about 5-7 minutes. You can use a steamer basket over boiling water or microwave them with a splash of water. Once cooked, transfer the broccoli to a cutting board and finely chop it. Squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, whisked eggs, all-purpose flour, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled feta cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Form the mixture into small, approximately 1/4-cup sized patties. You should get about 8-10 fritters. Gently flatten them slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the fritters into the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cook the fritters for about 6 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 12 min - 6
While the fritters are cooking, prepare the optional creamy dill dip. In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, finely chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Remove the cooked fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve warm with the creamy dill dip on the side, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min