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Crispy Cheesy Cabbage and Carrot Fritters You’ll Love

These crispy cheesy cabbage and carrot fritters combine the crunch of cabbage and sweetness of carrots for a delightful snack.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters
  • 4 cups green cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup carrots freshly grated
  • ½ cup green onions finely chopped
  • 2 large eggs binds the ingredients
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch for extra crispiness
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese melts beautifully
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese adds flavor
For Seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
For Frying
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the cabbage thoroughly, remove tough outer leaves, cut into quarters, and finely shred it into thin strips.
  2. Sprinkle half the salt over the shredded cabbage, massage gently for 2 minutes, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Squeeze out as much excess moisture from the cabbage as possible and set it aside.
  4. Grate the carrots and add them to the bowl with the drained cabbage.
  5. Add chopped green onions and minced garlic to the mixture and mix gently.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth, then pour over the vegetable mixture.
  7. Incorporate shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, remaining salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  8. Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  10. Scoop approximately a quarter cup of the mixture into the skillet, flatten into a patty, and cook for about 4 minutes.
  11. Flip each fritter and cook for another 4 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Transfer cooked fritters onto a wire rack to cool.
  13. Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 2frittersCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These fritters freeze beautifully, making them a convenient option for busy weeknights.

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