Butternut Squash Fritters
Crispy and flavorful fritters made from grated butternut squash, perfect for capturing autumn flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (1 lb/450 grams) Butternut squash, grated
- 2 medium-sized eggs
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ¾ cup (90–100 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil, for spraying (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the squash by peeling and grating it.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated squash.
- Combine the grated squash, eggs, parmesan, garlic, flour, sage, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Form the fritters by scooping the batter into the skillet, flattening slightly.
- Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve warm with yogurt dip or sour cream.
Notes
These fritters are best served warm and can be paired with a tangy dip for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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