Best 2 Swiss Chard Fritters Recipes

Swiss chard fritters are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with a simple batter of flour, eggs, and milk, and then fried until golden brown, these fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They can be served on their own or topped with your favorite sauce or dip. With a variety of fillings and seasonings to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating unique and flavorful Swiss chard fritters. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a special occasion dish, these fritters are sure to satisfy.

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SWISS CHARD AND HERB FRITTERS

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These golden brown fritters, which come from Shvil's Tunisian-Jewish family, are bursting with fresh flavor, thanks to a generous helping of Swiss chard, parsley, cilantro, and dill. They're especially delicious as part of the traditional Sephardic Rosh Hashanah seder meal.

Provided by Renana Shvil

Categories Appetizer Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Chard Hors D'Oeuvre Fry Deep-Fry Fall

Yield 8-10 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 bunches Swiss chard (about 1 pound, 3 ounces), stemmed
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 bunch parsley
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch dill
3 medium onions, grated on large size box grater, excess water squeezed out using a paper towel
1 tablespoon harissa pepper paste
3/4 cup plain unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 large eggs, divided
Vegetable oil (for frying; about 1 1/2 cups)
Plain Greek-style yogurt (for serving; optional)
Special Equipment
A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Steps:

Season chard with 1/2 tsp. salt. Let sit in a colander 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess water with your hands. Transfer to a cutting board and chop.
Finely grind coriander and caraway seeds in spice mill or with mortar and pestle. Finely chop cilantro, dill, and parsley.
Toss chard, ground coriander and caraway seeds, herbs, onions, breadcrumbs, harissa, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Beat 3 eggs to blend in a small bowl, then stir into chard mixture.
Working 3 Tbsp. at a time, portion chard mixture into round, flat patties (you should have about 25 total). Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet or plate.
Shape 3 tablespoons of the mixture into round flat patties. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Pour oil into a large heavy skillet to a depth of 1/4" and heat over medium until shimmering. Beat remaining 3 eggs to blend in a medium wide shallow bowl.
Dip each patty into egg, letting excess drip back into bowl. Working in batches, fry patties until set and a golden brown crust forms, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt.
Serve immediately or at room temperature with yogurt alongside, if using.

SWISS CHARD FRITTERS

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This recipe, adapted from "Jerusalem," by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, appeared in The Times in 2012 as part of a Hanukkah food article. It is packed with fragrant dill and cilantro, and studded with feta. The fritters would go well with smoked salmon and a little yogurt, or a garlicky spread of beets, dill, walnuts and horseradish that pulls from the Ashkenazi tradition. Either way, they are a great vegetable counterpoint to the starchier dishes of Hanukkah. They cook fast, and should be served warm.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield About 14 fritters, 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

14 ounces (2 bunches) Swiss chard leaves, stems removed
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped dill
1 1/2 teaspoons grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 large eggs
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese (1/2 cup)
Olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add chard and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from pot and drain well, patting leaves dry with a paper or kitchen towel.
Place chard in food processor with herbs, nutmeg, sugar, flour, garlic and eggs. Pulse until well blended. Fold in feta by hand.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, spoon in 1 heaping tablespoon of mixture for each fritter (you should be able to fit three fritters per batch). Press down gently on fritter to flatten. Cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Add another tablespoon oil to pan and repeat. Serve warm, with lemon wedges (optional).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 45, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 121 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

To ensure your fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, make sure the oil is hot enough before frying. The ideal temperature is between 350°F and 375°F.
If you don't have a deep fryer, you can use a large saucepan or skillet to fry the fritters. Just make sure the pan is deep enough to hold the oil without splattering.
To prevent the fritters from sticking together, make sure they are completely coated in batter before frying.
Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the fritters. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the fritters will not cook evenly.
Serve the fritters immediately after frying, while they are still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Swiss chard fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for using up leftover Swiss chard, and they can be made with a variety of other ingredients, such as cheese, ham, or vegetables. Whether you are serving them at a party or enjoying them as a quick snack, Swiss chard fritters are sure to be a hit.