SPINACH AND PEA FRITTERS
As a vegetable-forward weeknight meal, these spinach fritters have it all: sweet peas, gooey cheese and crispy bits. Made from thawed, frozen peas and spinach, the work is minimal. If you'd like to use fresh peas and spinach, you'll need to quickly blanch and drain them first. Fresh mozzarella adds a pleasant creaminess, but goat cheese or feta would work, too. Serve these over quinoa or rice, or top with a poached or fried egg for brunch.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, finger foods, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings (about 12 fritters)
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
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Ronnie Ruvalcaba
[email protected]These fritters were a nice change from my usual breakfast routine. They were healthy and filling, and they kept me full all morning long.
Madison Ray
[email protected]I've made these fritters several times now and they're always a hit. They're so versatile - I've served them as an appetizer, a main course, and even a snack.
Martha Garcia
[email protected]These fritters were a great way to use up some leftover spinach and peas. They were quick and easy to make, and they were a hit with my family.
Cristian Padron
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed these fritters. The peas and herbs helped to balance out the flavor of the spinach.
Dineshs Ho
[email protected]These fritters were a bit too oily for my taste, but they were still tasty. I think I would try using less oil next time.
Ezinne Princess
[email protected]I made these fritters for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.
Nwabisa Mbusi
[email protected]These fritters were absolutely delicious! The combination of spinach, peas, and herbs was perfect, and the fritters were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again!