Broccoli-Cauliflower Fritters

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living- Jeanne Gibbons- Blackmon, Falkville, Alabama

Serves 8 people

Categories: Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/2 lb. fresh cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Cook florets in 2 cups boiling water in a
  2. Dutch oven over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until very tender; drain.

  3. Mash florets with a fork or potato masher in a large bowl. Stir in eggs and next 4 ingredients.
  4. Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 inch into a large skillet; heat to 350 degrees. Drop broccoli mixture by Tbsp. into hot oil; cook, n batches, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack om a baking sheet; keep warm.

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