29/09/2026
Erin's Broccoli, Parmesan & Chilli Fritters 🥦🌶️🧀
Fritters are the perfect way to use up bits and pieces from the fridge. No broccoli? Substitute three zucchinis instead. No parmesan? Grate halloumi or crumble a hard feta directly into the mix. Chives are also delightful in these. They really are adaptable and so flavoursome. Plus cooked fritters make a perfect lunch box option
Makes 10 medium fritters, best consumed in 2 days.
Ingredients:
- 2 heads broccoli
- 80gm parmesan cheese – finely grated
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tbs herbs of choice – dill, coriander or parsley work very well. Feel free to mix.
- ½ Spanish onion
- diced kernels from one corn cob
- 1/3 cup plain flour - sub gf flour if needed
- 1/3 cup olive oil for frying
Method:
1) Cook broccoli in salted boiling water for approximately 15 minutes or until quite soft. It must be ‘mashable’. Once cooked, drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl and roughly mash using a potato masher. Some chunks are best - we are not going for a paste!
2) Add the cheese, eggs, chilli flakes, herbs, onions and corn to the bowl. Mix thoroughly
3) Add half the flour and combine well. Let the mixture stand for 5-10 minutes to determine if extra flour if necessary. We don’t want a sloppy mix. Add extra flour as needed but do it little by little
4) Once you’re happy with the consistency, bring the olive oil to medium heat in a fry pan
5) Using 1/3 cup scoops, place mixture into frypan gently, flattening them a little to desired size. Cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes then flip, cooking for another 2 minutes on the other side
6) Place freshly cooked fritters on paper towel to sit for a few minutes before serving. This helps them firm up and retain their shape
7) Serve with poached egg, smoked salmon or a side salad
Erin Alison is a Mountains local who loves nothing more than a good book and slice of cake. Erin loves to know where her food is grown and gets great satisfaction from making things from scratch. You will most likely find her in a bookshop, in the Co-op or people watching over coffee ☕️📚🍰
