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These cute cakes offer a fun and kid-friendly way to use up broccoli. They're tasty as a side dish paired with any meat, or serve them with salsa and a dollop of fat-free sour cream for a festive appetizer. —Tracy Eubanks, Ewing, Kentucky
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Nutritional Facts 2 fritters (calculated without salsa) equals 129 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 334 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
Originally published as Broccoli Fritters in Healthy Cooking June/July 2010, p42
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Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2012 by Shar Rose
Didn't care for them. As another reviewer stated...I'd rather have steamed broccoli with parmesan cheese. So disappointed!!!
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2012 by tommypoo
What a great side dish and way to do something different with garden fresh broccoli.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2012 by PTuttle
I haven't made these yet but they look similar to a recipe I do make using finely chopped steamed cauliflower. My recipe also has some chopped yellow or white onion in the batter. Try it.
Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2011 by devenrae
These were definitely lacking in flavor. I would rather just have steamed broccoli with a little parmesan cheese.
Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2011 by hbaseley
I love this recipe, mostly because it's the only way my children willingly eat broccoli! I have used both fresh and frozen broccoli, and we have eaten them plain or with a dollop of sour cream. This pares nicely with grilled meats (we also often serve it with the honey lime chicken).
Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2010 by menicki
we love broccoli so decided to try this, it turned out great! But instead of fresh broccoli I used frozen broccoli as I did not want to go to the store for fresh. will surely make this again.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by ToniAllen
Good finger food for children...good recipe. Will make again
Made this recipe as stated. This one wowed my grandchildren....will make again.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2010 by lcronan
As a previous reviewer did, I made these with honey lime walleye (instead of chicken) and they were fantastic. A little salty for my taste, but otherwise loved them. I also had a soy chile aioli dipping sauce to go with them, but it really wasn't necessary.
Reviewed on May. 31, 2010 by Janet Kransz
Made tonight with honey lime chicken. The broccoli fritters were great. I did not try salsa. I may double the batter mix as mine was not as battered as shown.
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