Corsican Beignets With Cheese and Mint

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3

10 min

20 min

30 min

Easy

	200 g cornflour
	1 teaspoon yeast
	salt , to taste
	water , to make thick and elastic paste
	400 400 g goat cheese or 400 g other rather firm fresh cheese ( 14 ounces , crumbled )
	30 fresh mint leaves , chopped
	1 egg , lightly beaten
	oil ( for frying )

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

301

Sugar

Fat

21g

1.	In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornflour, yeast, and salt
2.	Gradually add water to the bowl while whisking until you obtain a thick and elastic paste.
3.	In another bowl, crumble the goat cheese and add chopped mint leaves and egg. Mix well.
4.	Heat oil in a frying pan.
5.	Fold the cheese mixture into the cornflour paste
6.	Once oil is heated, drop spoonfuls of the mixture in the hot oil.
7.	Cook the beignets until golden brown and puffed. Drain on paper towels before serving.

These beignets are a savory twist on traditional sweet beignets and are perfect for a unique appetizer for your guests.

The cheese and mint add a delicious flavor to the dish.

This dish is fried, which can add calories and fat.

The beignets should be consumed in moderation.

These beignets contain protein and some vitamins and minerals from the cornflour and goat cheese. The mint also has antioxidant properties.