Pumpkin Fritters (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 cups grated butternut squash
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½ onion, finely chopped
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1 large egg
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper
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½-1 teaspoon dried parsley (or ½-1 tablespoon fresh chopped)
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1-2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
# Instructions:
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Grate the raw butternut squash and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a medium bowl, then add the chopped onion, egg, parmesan cheese, flour, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
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Form mixture into patties or drop by spoonfuls into the hot pan and lightly flatten with the back of a spoon to form approximately 6 fritters.
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Heat olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Cook fritters in batches of 3 until golden brown on both sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
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Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
# Notes:
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These fritters are most crispy when served immediately after cooking.
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Butternut squash can be substituted with other varieties of pumpkin or winter squash.