Cauliflower-Apple Fritters with Mixed Greens
I’m going to keep things short and sweet today, because I’m currently racing off to the airport to catch a flight to Florida. I’m joining some of my amazing blogging friends for three days of relaxation, workshops, brainstorming, networking and of course, eating and drinking.
Be sure to check out all the links below to see what my friends cooked up this month. And if you make my Cauliflower-Apple Fritters with Mixed Greens, or any of the other recipes from 30 Minute Thursday, be sure to give us a shout out on social media and tag your creations #30MinuteThursday so we can see them!
Cheers,
Ingredients
- For the Fritters
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced cauliflower
- 1 1/2 cups shredded apple (about 1 medium apple)
- 4 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced
- 1/2 jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- For the Salad
- Mixed greens
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Make the fritters. In a large bowl combine the cauliflower, apple, scallions, jalapeño, parsley, salt, fennel seeds and egg. Add the flour and stir until everything is well coated. Set aside.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Warm about 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mounds of the fritter batter into the skillet. Flatten out the mounds slightly using the bottom of the measuring cup or the back of a spatula. Let the fritters cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until brown and crisp. Then flip them and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the second side. If your skillet is getting dry, add a little more olive oil. Remove the fritters from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
- Make up the salad. I created a very simple salad of mixed greens and cherry tomatoes with a balsamic and olive oil dressing. You can use whatever salad ingredients and dressing you prefer.
- To serve, divide the salad between plates. Place 2-3 fritters on top. Enjoy immediately.
