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Ricotta Fritters Recipe
These Ricotta Fritters are a fast and easy vegetarian recipe. They make the perfect side dish or even main dish idea.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 23 mins
Servings: 6 fritters
Calories: 94 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (extra smooth)
- 1 large egg
- 2-3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients with a fork or spatula. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour or up to four.
- In a medium to large plan add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and place the pan on medium heat, drop the mixture by heaping tablespoons into the pan hot pan, the batter should sizzle a bit if not then heat for a bit longer, lightly flatten into a patty shape, turning to brown on both sides, cook about 6-8 minutes until golden on both sides.
- Move the cooked fritters to paper towel lined plate to drain, serve with a dollop of chive and mayo or your favourite topping. Enjoy!¼
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Notes
- If your ricotta has a lot of moisture then be sure to place in a sieve to drain for 30-60 minutes before using.
- For the chive and mayo topping, I just mixed 1/4 to 1/2 cup of mayo with some chopped fresh chives to taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
94kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
144mg
(6%)
Potassium
69mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
307IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 307IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.