BROCCOLI PARMESAN FRITTERS

BROCCOLI PARMESAN FRITTERS image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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8 oz broccoli (3 cups chopped)
1 large egg
½ c all purpose flour
1.3 c grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp salt (plus more to taste)
1 pinch red pepper flakes (or a pinch of black pepper)
olive oil for frying

Steps:

1. Steam the broccoli in a small amount of boiling water for 5 or 6 minutes. Drain well; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the egg and add flour, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the somewhat cooled broccoli and mash the mixture with a potato masher until you have 1/4- to 1/2-inch chunks.
3. Form the mixture into mounds and place in hot oil in a large skillet. Slightly mash the mounds by pressing on them with a spatula. Brown over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
4. Transfer briefly to paper towels to drain, and then to a serving plate.