Israeli Spinach Fritters

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 13
Healthy and tasty Israeli Spinach Fritters recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs fresh spinach , stemmed or arugula ( rinsed and chopped )
1 lb zucchini , peeled
1 lb potato , peeled
1 onion
2 large eggs
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried ground coriander
white pepper
salt
canola oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
309
Sugar
5g
Fat
16g
Israeli Spinach Fritters are a popular Middle Eastern snack or appetizer that makes for an excellent starter or party food. The dish is made up of a mixture of finely chopped spinach and grated vegetables like zucchini, potato, and onion. The mixture is then combined with a spiced batter of flour, eggs, cumin, and coriander, before being pan-fried to create crispy, golden fritters. These fritters are a healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free alternative to traditional appetizers like onion rings or mozzarella sticks.

Instructions

1.Grate the zucchini, potato, and onion.
2.Place the chopped spinach or arugula in a large bowl, add the grated vegetables, and mix everything well.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add flour, cumin, coriander, white pepper, and salt. Stir until you have a smooth batter.
4.Gradually add the batter to the spinach and vegetable mixture, stirring continuously until everything is well combined.
5.Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a spoon to carefully add the batter to the hot oil, then use a spatula to cook fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6.Serve the fritters hot, garnished with fresh coriander or mint leaves.

PROS

These fritters are a delicious and healthy way to incorporate greens and veggies into your diet.

The recipe is simple and easy to prepare, making it perfect for an impromptu appetizer.

The fritters are gluten-free and can be made vegan by using an egg substitute instead of eggs.

CONS

Though the batter can be refrigerated for 1-2 days, the fritters are best served fresh.

The use of canola oil is not the healthiest option, but it can be substituted with another vegetable oil of your choice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate while zucchini is a good source of vitamin C and potassium.
Potatoes contain essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium. The recipe also contains spices like cumin and coriander that have anti-inflammatory benefits.

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