Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli, finely chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- Optional: 1/4 cup finely chopped onion for added flavor
Directions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, crumbled feta cheese, flour, garlic powder, and black pepper.
2. Add the beaten eggs to the mixture and stir until everything is well incorporated. If using, mix in the chopped onion.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Once the oil is hot, scoop about 1/4 cup of the broccoli mixture per fritter into the skillet, pressing down slightly to flatten them into rounds.
5. Fry the fritters for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they’re golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
7. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce or side.
Variations & Tips
For those with little ones who might be a bit picky, you can add small bits of cooked chicken or ham to the mix for some extra protein that they won’t even notice. If you’re catering to a vegan diet, substitute the eggs with a flaxseed mixture (1 tbsp flaxseed meal with 3 tbsp water equals one egg) and use a vegan cheese alternative instead of feta. For a gluten-free version, use almond flour in place of all-purpose flour.
