Brussels Sprouts Fritters
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Brussels Sprouts Fritters
Description
This recipe softens shredded Brussels sprouts by briefly microwaving them with water to brighten their color and reduce bitterness. The sprouts are then combined with beaten eggs, flour, finely grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt and pepper to create a thick batter. Spoonfuls of the mixture are cooked in hot olive oil until deeply golden and crisp on both sides, offering a balanced texture of softness inside and crunch outside.
The accompanying tomato basil dipping sauce blends mayonnaise with sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, and chopped basil leaves, complementing the fritters' savory flavors with creamy and herbal notes. Sprinkling extra Parmesan on top before serving adds a sharp finish.
These fritters make an appealing vegetable side or appetizer, with simple ingredients and straightforward preparation yielding a satisfying bite. Attention to cooking temperature and flipping gently ensures even browning without breaking.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Brussels sprouts all stems removed, shredded
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 egg lightly beaten, large
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for topping, finely grated
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
tomato basil dipping sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sun dried tomato chopped
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 4 basil chopped, or 5 fresh leaves
Instructions
- Place the shredded brussels in a microwave-safe bowl and add the two tablespoons of water. Cover the bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. This will soften and slightly steam the sprouts. If after 2 minutes, they are not a brighter shade of green and slightly softer, microwave in 1 minute increments until they are.
- Stir together the eggs, flour, cheese, garlic, pepper flakes and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Fold in the brussels sprouts until everything is combined. You should have a batter.
- Heat 1 tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, drop ½ cup scoops of the brussels mixture onto the pan - I do 3 or 4 fritters at a time. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply golden and crispy. Gently flip and crisp up the other side. Remove the brussels and place them on a paper towel lined plate or baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining batter, adding a bit more olive oil as necessary. When finished, sprinkle parmesan all over the fritters.
- Serve immediately with the tomato basil dipping sauce.
tomato basil dipping sauce
- All the ingredients to a small blender or food processor. Blend until pureed. If you don’t want to blend, you can simply mix these ingredients together too and serve it as is.
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