BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS

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Make and share this Broccoli-Cauliflower Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 42m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb fresh broccoli florets
1/2 lb fresh cauliflower floret
2 cups boiling water
2 large eggs, beaten
1 small onion, diced
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup self-rising flour
salt and pepper
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Add water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add broccoli and cauliflower florets and cook 10-12 minutes or until very tender; drain.
  • Transfer florets to a large bowl.
  • Mash florets with a fork or potato masher (doesn't have to be a completely smooth consistancy, I leave in a few clumps of vegetables) Add in eggs, onion, pecans, flour, and salt and pepper to taste; stir to mix well.
  • In an electric skillet, pour oil to a depth of 1/4 inch; heat to 350 degrees.
  • Drop vegetable mixture by tablespoonfuls into the oil.
  • Cook in batches for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until they become lightly browned.
  • Transfer to a papertowel lined plate to drain; keep warm.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 179.2, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6

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