Spinach Fritters Recipes

SPINACH FRITTERS (RACHAEL RAY)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the spinach, onion, eggs, the flour and cumin; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a frying pan. Spoon heaping tablespoons of the spinach batter into the oil. Cook the fritters until crisp and browned, about 2 minutes on each side.

SPINACH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Trim stems from spinach and wash. Steam spinach in a large pot until wilted. Cool, and chop with a knife.Drain chopped spinach well. in a large mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, eggs and breadcrumbs, use enough breadcrumbs so it will form into patties. Form the patties with your hands, and fry in the oil at a medium heat, turning as necessary until golden brown. Drain on paper towels,sprinkle lightly with salt if desired, serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of grated cheese.

SPINACH-AND-DATE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the spinach. Cook until thoroughly wilted, then drain well in a colander and cool.
• Squeeze out as much water as possible and transfer spinach to a cutting board. Using the back of a large knife, pound the spinach repeatedly to break down the fibers in the stalks and leaves. When the spinach has a mashed appearance, chop coarsely. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the eggs and mix well. Stir in the salt, pepper, ginger and cinnamon.
• Using a food processor, or by hand, finely chop the dates and currants. Add to the spinach mixture and stir until blended. Mix in * cup bread crumbs and allow to sit for 2 to 3 minutes. The mixture should be thick enough to shape into balls about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. If necessary, add more bread crumbs to obtain the right consistency. Make 24 balls.
• Place a wide, deep pan over medium heat and add enough oil to come about 1 1/2 inches up the side of the pan. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, make a batter by mixing together the flour and beer, stirring until very smooth.
• When the oil is shimmering, dip a spinach ball in the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the ball in the oil. It should begin to fry immediately, turning light golden brown in 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining balls and batter, adjusting heat as necessary. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve hot.

SPINACH AND POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, cover, and cook about 10 minutes, until tender but firm. Mix in spinach, green onions, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
• In a medium bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Pour into the skillet over the vegetables. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until eggs are firm.

MOZZARELLA AND SPINACH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat to 350°F.
• Meanwhile, combine flour, baking powder and paprika in large bowl. Whisk eggs and pasta sauce in separate bowl until blended. Add to flour mixture; mix well. Stir in spinach and cheese.
• Drop batter, in small batches, into hot oil, using 2 Tbsp. batter for each fritter. Cook 2-1/2 to 3 min. or until fritters are crisp and golden brown; drain on paper towels.

ISRAELI SPINACH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Grate potatoes, zucchini and onion in food processor (work quickly to avoid discoloration).
• Squeeze out liquid.
• Add spinach, egg, flour, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix well.
• In large non-stick skillet, heat enough oil to cover bottom of the pan.
• Spoon out the batter into pan, being careful not to crowd.
• Cook until crisp and brown on one side, then turn and fry on other side.
• Keep finished pancakes warm in oven all pancakes are fried.
• Drain on paper towels.

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.

SPINACH FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir red pepper and onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Beat eggs and milk together in a bowl until smooth; add spinach, ham, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, salt, and black pepper. Gently stir to mix evenly; pour into the skillet.
• Place a cover on the skillet and cook until the egg mixture is completely set in the center, 7 to 10 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.

SPINACH AND PEA FRITTERS

Steps:

• Squeeze the excess water out of the spinach and set aside. (You should have about 1 cup of prepped spinach.) Line a plate with paper towels.
• In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and the red-pepper flakes. Fold in the peas and reserved spinach, being sure to break up the spinach to help it distribute evenly. Add the flour, cheese, herbs, lemon zest and baking powder, and fold to combine evenly.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium-high. Add 4 (1/4-cup) scoops of the fritter mixture into the hot oil and press them down into 1/4-inch-thick patties. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared plate to drain; season with salt.
• Repeat with the remaining vegetable mixture and oil as necessary. Garnish fritters with additional herbs and serve with yogurt.