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Simple Fritters Are The Tasty Way To Use Up Bland Canned Veggies
By Andra Picincu
If you have open cans of vegetables in your fridge that are almost expired, you can still make a tasty side dish in the form of vegetable fritters.
Fritters are not just quick and convenient but versatile too. You can make them out of almost any veggie and either bake them in an oven or fry them in a pan.
First, drain the canned vegetables and pat them dry with paper towels. If you plan to use canned sweet potatoes or yams, chop them into smaller pieces.
Next, combine all-purpose flour, grated Parmesan cheese, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, pepper, and spices in a mixing bowl.
Beat a couple of eggs and mix them into the dry ingredients to make the batter. If the mixture is too thick, add a few tablespoons of milk to achieve the desired consistency.
Stir the veggies into the batter, and press into patties. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of oil to a non-stick pan, and fry the fritters for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
If you choose to bake them, pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, place them on a sheet pan sprayed with olive oil, and bake them for about 15 minutes on each side.