Healthy 4 Smart Points Squash Fritters

Prep:15 min Cook: 10 min Serve: 7

I- Ingredients

  • 2 cups of raw Squash, grated;
  • 1 cup Onion, finely chopped;
  • 2 Eggs;
  • 6 Tbsp of Flour;
  • 2 Tbsp Butter;
  • 2 tsp Sugar;
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt;
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper;
  • Pinch of Baking Powder;
  • Cooking oil for frying.

II- Directions

  1. Wash squash and pat dry with a paper towel, cut off both ends.
  2. Peel and chop one small onion, enough to equal 1 cup.
  3. Grate squash with a box grater, enough to equal 2 cups.
  4. Break two eggs into a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk with a fork.
  5. Add grated squash, chopped onions, Salt, Sugar, Black Pepper, Baking Powder, and Flour.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp vegetable oil and the butter, let butter melt.
  7. Drop the squash mixture by spoon into hot skillet, cook about 3-5 minutes on both sides until brown.
  8. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and let drain.

III- Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Portion (1/7th)

  • 120 Calories;
  • Fat: 8g;
  • Saturated fat: 2.5g;
  • Cholesterol: 70mg;
  • Carbs: 9g;
  • Fiber: <1g;
  • Sugar: 2g;
  • Protein: 3g.

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