5 from 18 votes
Crispy Broccoli & Cheese Fritters {Low-carb | Keto Option}
These fritters combine blanched broccoli chopped finely with eggs and shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, bound with flour and seasoned with garlic and Cajun spices. Cooked in hot oil until golden, they develop a crispy exterior and soft, cheesy interior. They can be served with various dipping sauces, making them a flavorful low-carb snack or side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
203 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli about 3 cups, florets
- 2 large egg
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese or melting cheese of choice, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or sub with more cheddar cheese
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour can sup with almond flour
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or taco seasoning or favorite spice blend
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Blanch broccoli florets in a pot of boiling water for 2 minutes or just until cooked. Drain well and cut into small pieces (almost like broccoli rice).
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, flour, spices, and chopped broccoli to the bowl. Stir until fully combined.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter and drop into the pan, gently flattening with a spoon, to about ½ inch thickness.
- Cook each fritter for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Repeat with remaining Batter.
- Serve with sour-cream, Greek yogurt, Sriracha mayo, or your favorite dipping sauce!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
261mg
(11%)
Potassium
417mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1240IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
102mg
(113%)
Calcium
243mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1240IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.