Best 4 Spinach Croquettes Recipes
Spinach croquettes are a tasty and healthy snack or side dish that are easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, and a few steps, you can create delicious spinach croquettes that are sure to please everyone at your table. These croquettes are made with fresh spinach, bread crumbs, eggs, and a variety of seasonings. They are then coated in bread crumbs and fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside treat that is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
COD CROQUETTES, SWEET RED PEPPER GRAVY, AND MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Put a lid on the pot and bring the water up to a boil. Salt water and cook potatoes until tender, 15 minutes.
- Bring 1/2-inch water to a simmer in a large nonstick skillet. Zest a lemon and reserve. Cut lemon and season the fish the some lemon juice and salt and add to the simmering water. Cover pan and cook fish 8 minutes.
- Remove and flake fish into a bowl. Discard water and wipe out pan, returning it to heat over medium flame and add 1/4 cup vegetable oil. To the fish, add reserved lemon zest, seafood seasoning, celery, onion, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to fish. Add egg and 1 cup of the bread crumbs. Form 8 fish patties and toss in remaining bread crumbs to set the patties.
- Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil to the cleaned out pan and heat over medium flame.
- Cook patties in the oil for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden and reserve under foil or in warm oven. Return skillet to heat again over medium flame and melt in 2 tablespoons of butter then add the red bell peppers and shallots and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add in flour and cook a minute more. Whisk in broth, thicken, and season with salt and pepper to make savory red pepper gravy.
- Drain cooked potatoes and return to hot pot. Add in remaining butter, garlic and 1/4 cup cream or half & half. Mash and season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Fold in spinach leaves until they all wilt into potatoes.
- To serve, pile spinach mashers on plates and top with patties and gravy.
SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER TOFU CROQUETTES
When it comes to creating family-friendly vegetarian recipes it's not always easy. Most vegetarian families I talk to say that most of the foods they're offered are loaded with pasta, bread or cheese instead of what they really want and need -- vegetables and nutritious proteins. These croquettes are packed with both of those things plus tons and tons of flavor. The silken tofu (you want to always buy organic) gives them a soft fluffy texture on the inside with a golden crust on the outside. We love dipping them into ketchup, but barbecue sauce or mustard makes a fantastic accompaniment too. Don't settle for ho-hum vegetarian cuisine when you can make something that will get everyone super excited!
Provided by Catherine McCord
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Wipe out the skillet.
- Add the bell peppers, spinach, tofu, parsley, mozzarella, 1/2 cup of the flour and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Stir to combine well. Shape the mixture into patties, each about the size of a small burger patty.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, the remaining 1/2 cup flour and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Dredge each side of the tofu croquettes in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of the oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the croquettes in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
SPINACH CROQUETTES
These are really delicious! I've made a similar version, but this one sounds better ! (Family Circle mag.)
Provided by jovigirl
Categories Spinach
Time 39m
Yield 16 croquettes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set a large pot of water to boil and salt it.
- When it boils, add the spinach and onion and cook for just about a minute, until the spinach wilts.
- Drain thoroughly and cool a bit.
- Squeeze dry. Chop spinach and onion and place in large bowl, along with the eggs, cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Mix well, then add salt and pepper.
- Form the spinach mixture into small croquettes, about 1/4 each for a total of 16. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before frying. Let come to room temperature before cooking.
- Place oil and butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat in batches (so they won't touch each other when they cook), add croquettes to the skillet.
- Adjust heat so they brown without burning, about 3 - 4 minutes; turn and brown other side, about 3-4 minutes.
- Continue until all the croquettes are cooked. Serve hot or at room temperature.
- They can be cooked ahead, cooked and refrigerated and then reheated in a 250F oven until just warmed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 203.1, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 5.8
SPINACH CROQUETTES
found this in an old magazine from a few years ago.
Provided by gaynel mohler
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. place spinach and onion in a pot of salted boiling water and boil one minute until spinach wilts.drain thoroughly
- 2. cool, squeeze spinach and chop.
- 3. mix spinach/onion with eggs, bread crumbs and grated cheese. add salt and pepper and mix again
- 4. form each into a scant 1/4 cup croquette patties. approximately 16
- 5. let stand 5 or 10 minutes, or cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight or several hours. (let come to room temperature before frying)
- 6. place oil and butter in large skillet over medium high heat. in batches so crouquettes don't touch, adjust heat and brown without burning about 3 to 4 minutes, turn and brown the other side.
- 7. continue untill all croquettes are cooked. can be cooked ahead and kept warm in a low oven 250 degrees.
- 8. PER PIECE: 99 calories; 5 g.fat; 6 g.protein; 8 g.carbohydrates; 1g fiber
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and color than frozen spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before using it.
- Chop the spinach finely. This will help the croquettes hold together better.
- Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the main ingredients in the croquettes, so it's important to use a cheese that you like the taste of. A sharp cheddar cheese or a creamy Gouda cheese are both good choices.
- Don't overcook the croquettes. The croquettes should be cooked until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, but still soft and moist on the inside. Overcooking will make the croquettes dry and tough.
- Serve the croquettes hot. The croquettes are best served hot out of the fryer. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or marinara sauce.
Conclusion:
Spinach croquettes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give spinach croquettes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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