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Spring Green Veggie Fritters

Using in-season greens in this recipe for Spring green veggie fritters, almost always results in more delicious and nutritious food being consumed.
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Course: Side Dish
Preparation: Pan Fry
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 10 fritters
Author: Patricia Chuey Msc. RD FDC.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups grated or finely chopped green vegetables (try asparagus, spinach, zucchini and/or various spring herbs)
  • 6 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add salt, pepper, cheese and flour. Stir to combine.
  • Mix in the chopped vegetables and green onion.
  • Heat about 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the canola oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Measure about 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the fritter batter into the pan and press down to flatten. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until bottom is golden. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Add more oil to the pan as needed to panfry the remaining fritters. Remove from pan to a cooling rack or paper towel-lined plate.
Nutrition Facts
Spring Green Veggie Fritters
Amount per Serving
Calories
151
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
254
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
135
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
509
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
109
mg
11
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.