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Cauliflower and Feta cheese fritters

These cauliflower and feta cheese fritters are perfect for a light lunch or as a snack. Roasted cauliflower is perfectly matched with salty feta cheese in these easy, vegetarian fritters.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 72 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 heads cauliflower trimmed into small florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
for the fritters
  • 2 extra-large eggs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup crumbed feta cheese
  • 1/2 garlic clove crushed
  • large handful flat leaf parsley chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°c.
  2. Place the cauliflower on a large baking tray then drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place in the oven and allow to roast for 15-20 minutes until the cauliflower is just cooked and have started to char around the edges.
  4. Remove the cauliflower from the oven then mash with a potato masher until the florets are roughly the size of corn kernels. Allow to cool slightly.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour and milk then fold in the feta cheese, garlic, parsley and cauliflower. Season to taste.
  6. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add a splash of oil and fry spoonfuls of the batter until golden brown and cooked through on both sides.
  7. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72

% Daily Value*

Calories 72kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.