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Crispy Spinach Fritters

These crispy spinach fritters turn the boring green vegetable into a delicacy. They are ready in 30 minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 159 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach
  • ½ onion finely chopped (4 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ¼ cup almond flour blanched, finely ground
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour optional but helps absorb excess liquid
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to the "keep warm" setting (usually 170°F). You will place the cooked fritters in it to keep them warm while you fry more batches.
  2. Thaw the spinach in the microwave according to the package directions or in a saucepan over medium heat. Drain well, either by pressing on it in a colander or by placing the spinach inside a clean kitchen towel and squeezing hard to remove as much water as possible.
  3. Place the spinach, onion, and garlic in a large bowl. Mix with a rubber spatula to combine.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper. Add the egg mixture, parmesan, almond flour, and coconut flour to the spinach mixture, mixing well with a spatula to combine.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  6. Use a 4-tablespoon scoop to measure out four mounds of the mixture, placing them in the skillet and pressing down gently to flatten. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until well-browned and crisp.
  7. Briefly drain the fritters on paper towels, then place them on a baking sheet in the oven to keep them warm while you cook two more batches. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The drier the spinach, the crispier the fritters will be. Removing liquid also helps prevent them from falling apart.
  • About half of the oil will remain in the skillet after you're done cooking, but you should use all of it to properly brown the fritters. The nutrition info reflects this.
  • As you cook the fritters, some liquid will accumulate in the bottom of the bowl where you keep the mixture. Let it be. Don't try to mix it back in. Just leave it there - it's good to let it drain out.
  • You can replace 16 ounces of frozen spinach with 2.5 pounds of fresh spinach. Cook the spinach (you can use these recipes for sauteed spinach or steamed spinach) and then press it to remove as much liquid as possible.
  • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave at 50% power. They are also very good cold! I sometimes grab one of them for a quick snack, straight out of the fridge.
  • You can also freeze these fritters in freezer bags for up to three months. If stacking them, separate the layers with wax paper to prevent sticking. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2fritters Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 417mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159

% Daily Value*

Serving 2fritters
Calories 159kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 417mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.