Description
Crispy Mediterranean cauliflower fritters bring sunlight onto your plate with golden, herb-kissed delights. Crunchy edges and tender centers make these simple bites perfect for sharing with friends during casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head of cauliflower (about 3 cups, finely chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded cheese (cheddar or Parmesan)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) black pepper
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cauliflower Preparation: Steam or microwave cauliflower until tender, allowing it to cool before finely chopping or mashing with a fork to create a soft, uniform texture.
- Batter Creation: Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl, then incorporate flour, cheese, green onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Fold in the mashed cauliflower, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly integrated for a consistent mixture.
- Frying Technique: Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, carefully dropping spoonfuls of batter to form fritters. Gently flatten each portion and cook until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior, flipping once to ensure even crispiness on both sides.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, then arrange on a serving platter. Accompany with sour cream, yogurt, or a complementary dipping sauce to enhance the flavor profile and provide a creamy contrast to the crisp fritters.
Notes
- Remove excess water from steamed cauliflower by gently pressing with a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy fritters.
- Use medium-high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure each fritter develops a golden, crisp exterior without becoming greasy.
- Experiment with different herbs like dill, parsley, or chives, and swap cheese types to create unique flavor profiles matching your taste preferences.
- Substitute gluten-free flour for traditional flour to make the recipe celiac-friendly, or replace eggs with ground flaxseed for a vegan version that maintains binding properties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg