Cajun Parsnip Fritters On Baby Spinach Recipes

SAUTEED BABY SPINACH AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat oil In a large lidded sauce pan over a medium heat.
• Add garlic and toss (or stir) until it just starts to turn color.
• Remove from heat and IMMEDIATEY add spinach.
• Toss with a set of tongs to coat the spinach with oil/garlic.
• Salt to taste, some folks like it with a just a bit of fresh grated nutmeg.
• Cover and let sit for a couple minutes, toss again and serve.
• It should just be slightly warmed and retain it's crunch.

TODDLER RECIPE: SWEETCORN & SPINACH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Pulse all the ingredients except the oil in a food processor until fairly but not completely smooth.
• Heat a little oil in a frying pan until hot and dollop four spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan leaving space around them. Fry for just under 1 min on each side until lightly golden. When you flip the fritter, flatten with a spatula to ensure even cooking the whole way through. Cook in three batches, placing the cooked fritters on a plate covered with kitchen roll. Serve warm.
• You can freeze any fritters you don't need. Lay them on a baking sheet, then once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat the frozen fritters in the oven (180C/160fan/gas 4) for around 10 mins until piping hot. Allow to cool to lukewarm before serving.

PARSNIP FRITTERS

Steps:

• Beat all ingredients together well.
• Drop by spoonfuls into heated butter or margarine, and brown quickly on both sides.

SPINACH DIP WITH CAJUN PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the sour cream, spinach, red pepper, onions, garlic, salt and hot pepper sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Meanwhile, for chips, cut each pita half into four wedges. Combine the butter, Cajun seasoning and cumin; brush over rough side of pita wedges. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until chips are golden brown and crisp. Serve with dip.

CAJUN SPINACH DIP TO DIE FOR

Steps:

• Melt butter in 1 quart saucepan.
• When bubbly, add veggies. Saute until onion begins to look translucent.
• Add herbs and seasonings, stir well.
• Add flour and stir until blended.
• Add cream/milk and whisk until mixture thickens.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stir frequently.
• Add spinach and stir in well.
• Cover and continue to simmer another 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in pepper sauce, allow to cool for 1 1/2 hours.
• May be served hot right from the pot!
• Want it cold? Refrigerate for 6 - 12 hours.
• Freezes well.

CAJUN PARSNIP FRITTERS ON BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Bring the parsnips to a boil in a pan of salted water, then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. You want them to be tender, but not mushy at all.
• Drain the parsnips and allow them to cool until they are handleable. Cut them diagonally into 2" long x 1/2" or 1/4" thick slices.
• Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Place the egg yolk into the well and mix it in with a fork, gradually pulling in the flour from the edges of the bowl. Begin adding the milk slowly, mixing all the while. Add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste. Beat mixture with a whisk until it's a smooth batter.
• Wash and dry the spinach leaves, and place them in a bowl.
• Combine the olive and walnut (if using) oils, sherry vinegar, salt and pepper (to taste) in a dressing cruet with a secure top. Set aside.
• Just before serving time, whisk the egg white to soft peak stage. Fold a little bit of the yolk batter into the whites, then fold the egg white mixture into the yolk batter.
• Heat an inch or two of cooking oil in a deep-sided heavy skillet until is shimmers but isn't smoking (or set a deep fryer to manufacturer's recommended temp) .
• While oil is heating, shake the dressing vigorously to combine, then toss the spinach and dressing together. Arrange the dressed spinach on 4 salad plates, then scatter the chopped walnuts over them.
• Once oil is hot, dip the sliced parsnips into the batter a few at a time, then fry them until puffy and golden. Drain them in a paper towel lined bowl and keep them warm while you fry the rest of the parsnips. Arrange the hot parsnips over the dressed spinach and serve immediately.