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    Cauliflower Fritters With Greek Yogurt & Parmesan

    Last updated September 23, 2021. Originally posted April 1, 2021 By Jenny Skrapaliori-Graves. 11 Comments.

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    These cauliflower fritters with Greek yogurt & parmesan are crispy, creamy, and delicious. Ready in 20 minutes, they can be an appetizer or a snack in a pinch.

    If you like fritters, check these tomato corn fritters or tomatokeftedes in Greek; they are perfect for the rich tomato season. Zucchini & feta fritters are a popular summer food in our house. They are fragrant and light and delicious.

    Aplate with cauliflower fritters, a bowl with feta cheese and a small container with ketchup. A cloth napkin at the back.

    There are people who hate cauliflower but would eat 4-5 of those fritters without even blinking. My dad used to transform leftover cauliflower into delicious fritters and the whole family would go crazy about them. The fritters would disappear pretty quickly and would not even make it to the table 🙂

    How to make these cauliflower fritters

    They are super easy.!

    Ingredients

    • Cooked cauliflower. You can use leftover cooked cauliflower florets, mix them with a few ingredients, fry for a couple of minutes, and create the perfect snack.
    • Parmesan cheese grated. You can also use Pecorino Romano cheese. Some varieties can be too salty, so be mindful when seasoning.
    • Greek yogurt. It adds protein and a little tangy flavor.  A good substitute is sour cream.
    • Mustard (optional). Ground or regular.
    • One egg to bind fritters together.
    • A little all-purpose flour
    • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper and some red pepper flakes for a little kick(optional).
    • Olive oil or vegetable oil for frying. I like to fry with olive oil (most greeks do) I use light olive oil. Use what you are comfortable with.

    Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

    A bowl with cauliflower, flour, egg, mustard, yogurt and chili flakes.
    Three fritters frying in olive oil.

    In a medium-large bowl, add the cauliflower, parmesan, yogurt, egg, mustard, and flour. Gently mix everything well together. The cauliflower will start falling apart easily, so be gentle. Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, and add the red pepper flakes if you like.

    Use high heat and let the oil become very hot before adding the fritters.

    Because the mix will be quite wet, use two teaspoons to grab the cauliflower mix and add it to the pan. The amount should be two full teaspoons. Use the spoons to form the cauliflower patties. Add a couple of more. Don't crowd the pan.

    Fry each one 2-3 minutes total for both sides, or until they are golden and lightly crispy on the outside. Remove fritters on a paper towel to absorb extra oil. Repeat the process until all mix is used.

    Fritters can be served immediately or at room temperature.

    A plate with cauliflower fritters, a bowl with feta cheese and a small container with ketchup. A cloth napkin at the back.

    Be flexible about ingredients and make the most of what you have handy. It is also an opportunity to get creative and enjoy making food from scratch!

    • You can also use broccoli instead of cauliflower. If you have leftover roasted veggies, you can experiment and create your own fritters. That way, you eliminate extra food waste, and it can be fun to create something new from scratch.
    • Serve with your favorite sauce. Here are some suggestions:
      • Ketchup
      • Buffalo wing sauce 
      • Tzatziki
      • Honey mustard

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    • This heartwarming tomato soup with feta & basil is the best comfort food.
    • Absolutely scrumptious Greek shrimp bake saganaki will wow your guests!
    • A great main meal or side dish is this arakas – greek sweet peas recipe.

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    A plate with cauliflower fritters, a bowl with feta cheese and a small container with ketchup. A cloth napkin at the back.

    Cauliflower Fritters With Greek Yogurt And Parmesan

    by Jenny | The Greek Foodie
    Super easy cauliflower fritters with a crispy yet creamy texture can be an appetizer or a snack in a pinch.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course Appetizer-snack
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 10 fritters
    Calories 81 kcal

    Equipment

    • Medium skillet
    • a medium-large bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups cauliflower cooked. You can subsituted with 2 cups uncooked cauliflower rice.
    • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated.
    • 4 tablespoona Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons mustard optional.
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup all purpose flour
    • sea salt
    • freshly ground pepper
    • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes optional.
    • olive oil or vegetable oil for frying.

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium-large bowl add the cauliflower, parmesan, yogurt, egg, mustard, and the flour. Gently mix everything well together. The cauliflower might start falling apart so be gentle. Season with salt and pepper, add the red pepper flakes if you like.
    • Heat 2-3 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan using high heat.
      Because the mix will be quite wet, use two teaspoons to grab some of the cauliflower mix and add it to the pan. Grab about 2 full teaspoons. With the help of the spoons, give the fritter a round shape. Add a couple of more fritters.
      Don't crowd the pan. Fry each fritter for 2-3 minutes total for both sides, or until they are golden and lightly crispy on the outside.
    • Remove fritters on a paper towel to absorb extra oil. Repeat process until all mix is used.

    Notes

    • You can use raw riced cauliflower. Just add it in the mix as-is; cauliflower will cook while frying.
    • If you don't have parmesan cheese, use feta, pecorino romano, or leave it out completely.
    • Easily substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream.
     
    Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 222mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 341IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Tara says

      April 30, 2020 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      These Fritters look so tasty and amazing! I love the alternative ingredients that you suggested. Also, the mixture of the creamy yogurt and kick from the chili flakes are a great combination.

      Reply
    2. Veena Azmanov says

      May 01, 2020 at 7:20 am

      5 stars
      Best for an evening snack. Unique and delicious and veg too.

      Reply
    3. LaKita says

      May 02, 2020 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      These cauliflower fritters look so crispy and delicious! I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner because they would pair well with so many things.

      Reply
    4. Sophie says

      May 03, 2020 at 9:47 am

      5 stars
      I love cauliflowers and this Greek flavor sounds so interesting. I am going to make these today. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    5. Bernice Hill says

      May 03, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      okay, I'll bite. I'm one of those so called cauliflower haters. I feel like I could eat more than a few of these fritters though! They look perfect.

      Reply
    6. Natalie says

      May 04, 2020 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      This sounds absolutely delicious. Such a lovely dinner option. I will make this soon. I bet my family will love this too. Love that you added a bit of chill inside. Spicy!

      Reply
    7. Jacque Hastert says

      May 04, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      I can't wait to make these! I just need to run and get some fresh cauliflower and I will be all set. Tomorrow can't come fast enough.

      Reply
    8. Zully Hernandez says

      August 26, 2020 at 8:25 am

      These look yummy - I've got to try them! I made cauliflower crabcakes before so this is similar to that actually.

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      • Jenny Skrapaliori-Graves says

        August 26, 2020 at 11:51 am

        Thanks Zully! I hope you like them x

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    9. Beth says

      February 08, 2022 at 11:14 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a terrific recipe - I'm always looking for new ways to enjoy cauliflower. I appreciate the tip about shaping the fritter with two spoons.

      Reply
    10. Monica @ Nourish and Fete says

      February 13, 2022 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      What a delightful way to get in a few extra vegetables! These fritters are so crispy and delicious, I will definitely make them again!

      Reply

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