Description
Delicious and crispy butternut squash fritters, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Butternut Squash (about 2 cups, peeled and grated)
- All-purpose Flour (½ cup)
- Eggs (2 large)
- Green Onions (4, chopped)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Ground Cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Salt (½ teaspoon)
- Pepper (½ teaspoon)
- Olive Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prep the butternut squash by peeling, halving, and grating it.
- Squeeze out the moisture using a kitchen towel.
- Mix together the grated squash, flour, eggs, green onions, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Form fritters by scooping the batter into the skillet and flattening gently.
- Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels and repeat cooking with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce or yogurt.
Notes
Adjust seasoning and enjoy these fritters warm. For a baked option, preheat to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: butternut squash, fritters, vegetarian recipe, cozy cooking, easy appetizers