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Spaghetti Squash Fritters

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This recipe is inspired by one in Mollie Katzen’s book The Vegetable Dishes I Can’t Live Without. Heads up! This recipe calls for already cooked spaghetti squash.

Variations

Make it a meal! Mix some already cooked chicken into the fritters and you essentially have a one-dish supper. We also love to add about 1 tablespoon hot sauce to the mixture for Buffalo-style fritters.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 dozen fritters

Ingredients

3 cups cooked spaghetti squash, strands separated (from 1 large squash)
1/3 cup arrowroot starch/flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 green onion, sliced
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 large eggs
1 to 2 tablespoons coconut oil or cooking fat of your choice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the squash in a large bowl. If it’s too moist, wrap it in some paper towels and squeeze out the excess liquid.

    Step 2

    Add the arrowroot starch/flour, salt, green onion, and bacon and stir to combine well.

    Step 3

    Whisk the eggs in a small bowl, then add them to the squash mixture and stir to combine.

    Step 4

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add enough oil to coat the pan, and when it’s hot, spoon the squash mixture to form fritters of your desired size; 1/4 cup per fritter works well.

    Step 5

    When the fritters are crispy and browned on one side, about 5 minutes, use a spatula to flip them and continue cooking on the other side until crisped, about 5 minutes longer. Serve hot.

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From Weeknight Paleo: 100+ Easy and Delicious Family-Friendly Meals © 2017 by Julie & Charles Mayfield. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon. Reprinted with permission from HarperCollins.
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