Broccoli & Parmesan Fritters : Low Carb

When it comes to high-nutrient vegetables, broccoli just has to be a favourite option. It is high in fibre, vitamins, minerals and fits so well into my LCHF lifestyle. These fritters are the easiest way to incorporate broccoli into your diet and can be served as a quick dinner, side dish or even breakfast. Just add a dollop of Greek yoghurt, a squeeze of fresh lemon and some extra parmesan sprinkled on top... quite delicious!

Ingredients

(makes eight fritters)

1 head broccoli, cut into florets
2 free-range eggs
3/4 cup almond meal
1 tsp lemon rind
1/3 cup parmesan, shaved
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp. olive oil
Greek yogurt, to serve
Lemon wedges, to serve

Method
1. Steam or boil the broccoli florets until they’re slightly tender but not too soft. Drain the broccoli and set it aside to cool slightly.
2. In a food processor, add the cooked broccoli, eggs, almond meal, lemon rind, parmesan, garlic clove and salt. Pulse until the mixture comes together. Add a little more almond meal if it seems too wet.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add a heaped tablespoon of the fritter mixture to the pan and shape into a fritter. Repeat until you have 4 fritters cooking at once.
4. Turn down the heat – remember, cook the fritters slowly! Cook the fritters on one side until they’re golden (7-10 mins) then flip carefully and fry for a further 5 mins until cooked through. Repeat with remaining fritters.

5. Serve the fritters with a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh lemon wedges.

From an original idea here 
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You may wonder, what’s the Difference Between Almond Flour and Almond Meal?

Almond flour and almond meal are popular gluten-free ingredients used in everything from cakes and cookies to meat and vegetables. They’re quite similar, and sometimes even labelled as meal and flour. Do you know the slight difference that sets them apart, and when to use one over the other?

The Difference Between Almond Flour and Almond Meal 

Both are made from ground almonds, though almond flour and almond meal have two subtle differences that set them apart. Almond flour is typically made from blanched almonds which have had the skins removed, and is ground more finely than almond meal, which typically still contains the skins and has a more coarse grind. 

More About Almond Flour 

Almond flour isn’t a type of milled flour, rather it is simply finely ground almonds. It’s typically made with blanched almonds and lacks the dark flecks of skin, though this isn’t always the case. It’s the main ingredient in French macarons, and commonly used for airy cakes, as well as cookies and quick breads. Almond flour is readily available in most grocery stores, typically stocked in the baking or gluten-free sections, and might also be labelled as almond meal, ground almonds, or almond powder. It can also be easily made at home. 

More About Almond Meal 

Like almond flour, almond meal is made from ground almonds, though typically has a more coarse texture and contains the skins. It’s commonly used for baked goods like cookies and quick breads, and because of the coarse texture it can be used as a substitute for breadcrumbs for coating meat and topping vegetables and casseroles. Almond meal is readily available in most grocery stores, typically stocked in the baking or gluten-free sections, and can easily be made at home. 

Using Almond Flour and Almond Meal Interchangeably 

Since almond meal and almond flour have different textures, depending on your baking project or task, what you use can make a difference in how your food turns out. For example, if you’re making delicate macarons or a light, airy cake, you’ll want to reach for more fine almond flour so baked goods the light texture you’re looking for. If your recipe is more forgiving, like quick bread or breaded meat, it likely won’t matter much and you can use either one. 

Information above taken from here 

Have you tried making Courgette / Zucchini Fritters?

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Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues please take these into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan