How to make low carb broccoli fritters

This easy low carb broccoli fritters recipe is your healthy choice as a pre-dinner appetizer or a lunch or dinner idea.
It’s also perfect for lunch box or can be a super quick healthy baby led weaning lunch.
It is high in protein and healthy fats, low in carbohydrates, and gluten-free and that makes it a keto-friendly recipe.
It’s just 4 ingredients and can be done in just 15 minutes so that is a good point for busy moms.

How to make low carb broccoli fritters

This broccoli fritters is:

  • Easy
  • Low carb
  • Keto-friendly
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup grated broccoli
2. 1 cup lamb mince
3. 1/2 cup grated red onion
4. 1 beaten egg ( medium sized egg )
5. 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, curry, cumin
6. Salt of your choice ( I used here 1 teaspoon of salt )

How to make low carb broccoli fritters

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Directions:

1. Wash the broccoli and cut it into florets. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Then add the broccoli and let it boil for 5 minutes.
2. Drain the broccoli and allow to cool. Use a small holes grater to grate them into tiny pieces.
3. Grate the onion in the same grater. Drain the half amount of onion juice using a fine tea drainer.
4. In a bowl combine the beating egg with the other ingredients. Add the salt and spices.
5. Combine the ingredients and form them into fritters. This amount of ingredients can make 10 fritters.
6. Heat 2 teaspoon of butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
7. Place the fritters carefully on the frying pan and cook for 3 minutes one each side or until golden and cooked through.
8. Serve over the fritters once they’re baked.

How to make low carb broccoli fritters

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What do broccoli fritters serve with?

As you know, the side dishes you choose can have a major impact on the flavour and texture of the dish. Here are some ideas to serve these low carb fritters with:
• Mashed potatoes
• Yoghurt
• Sour cream
• Ketchup
Green leaves salad

How to make low carb broccoli fritters

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Nutritional facts per serving: ( serving size 2 fritters)

Energy: 102.6 Calories
Protien: 8.2 g
Fat: 5.7 g
Carbs: 4.56 g
Fiber: 1.34 g
Iron: 0.58 mg
Sodium: 125.08 mg ( without the added salt )
Potassium: 223.52 mg

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Can you freeze broccoli fritters?

Yes, just wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.
Thraw at the room temperature or microwave until just warm.

Can you use frozen broccoli instead of the fresh one?

Yes, you can substitute frozen broccoli for fresh. Just make sure it is thrown and well drained.

Can you use cauliflower instead of broccoli?

Yes, Cauliflower can be used instead of broccoli. Also you can make this recipe with a mixture of broccoli and cauliflower.

Can you use chicken breast mince instead of lamb mince?

Yes, you can use chicken breast mince as a substitute for lamb mince to make this recipe more in protein and less in fats. And of course, that makes it less in calories.

Can you cook broccoli fritters in the air fryer?

Yes, it should be perfectly fine. Do 400F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Make sure you spray them with olive oil prior to air frying.


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