Best Spinach And Pea Fritters Recipes

Spinach Fritters (Rachael Ray) image

Provided by januarybride

Categories Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

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.

Indian Spinach-and-Chickpea Fritters image

Provided by Young Sun Huh

Categories appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 24 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chickpea flour (available at Middle Eastern, Indian or health-food stores), or all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed and roughly chopped
1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Mango chutney, for serving

Steps:

Whisk the chickpea flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cumin seeds, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add 2/3 cup water and whisk until smooth. Add the onion, chickpeas, spinach and ginger to the batter and mix to combine.
Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees. Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the oil (do not crowd the pan). Cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Cool slightly, then gently press each fritter into a small disk, about 1/3 inch thick.
Return the fritters to the hot oil and fry until crisp and golden brown, about 1 more minute. Season with salt and serve with chutney.

Spinach and Pea Fritters image

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (about 12 fritters)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
3 large eggs
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed and very coarsely mashed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup chopped mixed tender herbs, such as scallions, mint, dill, cilantro and parsley, plus more for garnish
1 lemon, zested, then cut into wedges for serving
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup olive oil, for frying, plus more as needed
Greek yogurt or sour cream, for serving

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.