Crispy Spinach Fritters - Healthy Recipes Blog (2024)

These crispy and golden spinach fritters turn the boring green vegetable into a delicacy.

Ready in a mere 30 minutes, they're excellent as they are, or you could serve them with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.

These delicious patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are very tasty!Even the leftovers are excellent - warmed up or cold.

The Picky Eater basically refuses spinach - even creamed spinach and spinach frittata. But she loves these spinach fritters so I make them quite often for her and for my entire family.

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty fritters. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

Frozen chopped spinach: I never tried making this recipe with fresh spinach. Frozen is convenient because I always have it on hand.

Finely chopped onion: I typically use yellow onions in this recipe.

Minced garlic: Mince it yourself, or use the stuff that comes in a jar. Both work.

Eggs: I use large eggs in almost all of my recipes, this one included.

Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use, or the fritters could end up too salty.

Grated Parmesan: Make sure you use finely grated parmesan and not coarsely shredded. There's a difference.

Almond flour and coconut flour: I use blanched finely ground almond flour in this recipe. Sometimes I also add a tablespoon of coconut flour as I find it helps to absorb excess liquid.

Olive oilfor frying: I love cooking with this delicious oil. But if you'd rather use an oil with a higher smoke point, you can use avocado oil instead. Butter is another tasty option.

Instructions

It's so easy to make these spinach fritters! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

Your first step is to thaw the spinach in the microwave according to the package directions. Drain it REALLY well, getting rid of as much liquid as you possibly can.

Next, place the spinach, onion, and garlic in a large bowl. Mix to combine.

Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper. Add the egg mixture, parmesan, and almond flour to the spinach mixture.

Cook the patties in olive oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side, measuring about ¼ cup per patty and gently flattening them.

Expert tip

If you celebrate Hanukkah, these fritters make an excellent substitute for traditional latkes or baked latkes. You can serve them topped with sour cream.

I make both in advance (traditional latkes and spinach latkes) and reheat them in a low oven before serving:

Frequently asked questions

Variations

I worked hard over the years on perfecting this recipe, so I rarely make any changes these days. But here are a few ideas:

• Cook the fritters in butter instead of oil.
• Use chopped green onions instead of yellow onions.
• If you don't have fresh garlic, try using a teaspoon of garlic powder instead.
• Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a slight kick.

Serving suggestions

Spinach fritters make an excellent side dish, and they go with many main dishes. I think they pair particularly well with baked salmon, grilled chicken breast, ham steak, and baked pork chops. But you can serve them with anything, really.

They are also filling and substantial enough to serve as a meatless main dish. Sometimes I serve them with a side of tomato salad, with or without poached eggs, for a filling and delicious meatless dinner.

Storing leftovers

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