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.

BEEF AND SPINACH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Moisten bread with water; squeeze dry. Chop finely and set aside.
• Cook spinach in heavy large skillet over high heat and stir until wilted. Cool slightly; squeeze dry. Finely chop.
• In medium bowl, mix spinach, beef, bread, onion, eggs, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Shape into 14 patties (about 1/2 cup each).
• Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add patties and fry until crisp on outside and cooked through.
• Serve immediately.

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.

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.

SPINACH PAKORA (FRITTERS)

Steps:

• Sift the gram flour.
• Mix all the ingredients (except oil), to make a smooth and thick (almost like dough) batter.
• Cover and let it stand for ½ hour.
• Sprinkle little water if needed.
• (If using frozen spinach, thaw before using.) Blend in all the seasonings (except salt) and mix well.
• (You may chill the batter in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or more until it can be handled.) Mix in salt when ready to cook.
• Heat the oil in a deep skillet or wok on medium to high heat.
• For each pakora, scoop a heaped teaspoon of the batter, and with a second spoon, scrape the mixture into the hot oil.
• Put the'pakoras' in a single layer in the skillet.
• Fry, turning them with a slotted flat spatula, until all sides become golden brown.
• (Regulate the heat as needed while the'pakoras' are being fried.) Remove and drain on paper towels or brown paper bag lined with plastic.
• Fry all the'pakoras' this way.
• Serve hot with any chutney.
• Variation: Add 1 cup corn kernels to the mixture for extra crispness.
• May also add ½ teaspoon baking soda to ensure softness.