Pumpkin fritters recipe

Name: Pumpkin fritters recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500g pumpkin; 2 large eggs; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 tbsp chopped parsley; 4 level tbsp plain flour; 4 tbsp grated pecorino or parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper; 500ml extra virgin olive oil

Steve Manfredi

August 12, 2016

Time:< 30 minsServes:4

Pumpkin fritters

Ingredients

500g pumpkin
2 large eggs
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp chopped parsley
4 level tbsp plain flour
4 tbsp grated pecorino or parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
500ml extra virgin olive oil

Method

Steam pumpkin in pieces in a little water until tender.
Remove skin and mash flesh with fork.
In a large bowl, beat eggs then mix in garlic, parsley, flour and cheese to obtain smooth paste.
Mix in mashed pumpkin flesh. Season to taste.
In a pan, heat olive oil and form each fritter using 1 tbsp of mixture.
Once golden, place on absorbent paper. Add salt if necessary and serve hot as a snack or as part of a larger meal.