Description

These golden fritters combine fresh summer squash with simple pantry ingredients for a crispy, tender bite. They’re quick to prepare and perfect as a side dish or appetizer.

Ingredients

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2 cups grated summer squash

1 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup oil for frying

Instructions

1. Place grated squash in a bowl and sprinkle with salt, then let sit 10 minutes.

2. Squeeze drained squash in a towel to remove excess moisture.

3. In a bowl whisk eggs, then stir in flour, parmesan, garlic, parsley and pepper.

4. Add drained squash and mix until just combined.

5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

6. Drop 2 tablespoon portions of batter into the skillet and flatten gently.

7. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.

8. Transfer fritters to a wire rack or paper towels to drain.

9. Serve hot with your choice of dip or sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: pan-frying
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 fritters
Calories: 150
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 300
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 1
Protein: 6
Cholesterol: 40

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