Description
These baked vegetable fritters are a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional fried fritters. Packed with a mix of vegetables, herbs, and cheese, they’re baked to crispy perfection and make a great snack, side, or light meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded vegetables (zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, carrots, eggplant, fresh spinach, or a combination), well-drained
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded provolone cheese or sharp cheddar
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional: 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Optional Cajun variation: 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Cooking oil spray or 1 tablespoon oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prepare vegetables by shredding or chopping finely. Blot well to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, salt, eggs, cheese, garlic powder, minced garlic, parsley, almond flour, pepper, and optional seasonings. Mix well.
- Use a spoon or scoop to portion the mixture onto the baking sheet. Flatten each portion into a round fritter shape.
- Lightly spray or drizzle with oil.
- Bake for 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and firm.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Thoroughly draining vegetables is key to fritters holding together.
- Adjust spices to taste—add cayenne or chili for more heat.
- Fritters are great served warm or cold with dips like yogurt sauce or hummus.
- Customize with different herbs and vegetables depending on season and preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
