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Kohlrabi and Summer Squash Fritters

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  • Author: Ciao Chow Bambina
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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  • 1 large kohlrabi
  • 2 summer squash
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more if needed)
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • marinara (optional)

Instructions

  1. Remove leaves from kohlrabi and peel the bulb.
  2. Using a food processor or box grater, shred the vegetables.
  3. Place the shredded vegetables on a large tea towel or using your hands, remove the moisture from the vegetables.
  4. Place in a large bowl and add eggs, bread crumbs, flour, Parmesan, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper and stir to combine.
  5. In a large nonstick sauté pan set over medium heat, heat 1/4 cup olive oil.
  6. With a tablespoon, drop batter into oil.
  7. Cook until each fritter is golden brown on each side (2 -3 minutes per side).
  8. Remove fritters and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  9. Continue to add oil to the pan as needed and finish frying.
  10. When all the batter is cooked, place fritters on a serving platter.
  11. Serve with extra grated Parmesan, lemon wedges, and marinara.