Apple Parmesan Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 apples grated (about 1-1/4 cups
  1/2 cup cooked quinoa (prepare ahead)
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 8 teaspoons olive oil, divided

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, Parmesan, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Make a well. Add to center: apple, quinoa,, yogurt, eggs, and half the scallions.
3. Stir contents of well together. Gradually incorporate outer dry ingredients.
4. Heat large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Tilt pan to coat bottom.
6. Pour about 1/4 cup batter into pan, four times – to form fritters, about 1-inch apart.
7. Cook until starting to broan at edges (3-4 minutes).
8. Flip fritters until golden brown and cooked through (about 2 minutes more).
9. Remove from pan.
10. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to pan to coat bottom. Repeat above until 16 fritters are cooked.
11. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt and remaining scallions.

Makes 16 fritters
Serves 4
360 calories per serving
43 grams carbohydrates