Description
Spinach and Feta Fritters bring Mediterranean sunshine right to your kitchen table, packed with fresh herbs and tangy cheese. Crispy golden edges and a creamy center make these little bites perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Finishing/Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Greek yogurt or tzatziki (for dipping)
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Chop 2 cups fresh spinach and sauté in a pan for 2 minutes over medium heat until it wilts completely. Transfer to a colander and press out excess liquid using a spatula.
- Mince 2 cloves of garlic and finely dice 1 small onion into uniform small pieces. These aromatics will add depth to your fritters.
- Whisk 2 large eggs in a medium bowl until smooth and slightly frothy. Ensure no egg white streaks remain.
- Add ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper to the egg mixture. Stir until a consistent batter forms without lumps.
- Fold the sautéed spinach, minced garlic, diced onion, 1 cup crumbled feta, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon paprika into the batter. Mix gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Test temperature by dropping a small batter bit – it should sizzle immediately.
- Carefully drop 2-tablespoon portions of batter into hot oil, creating compact fritters. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy edges form.
- Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with tzatziki or Greek yogurt and fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- Fresh spinach works best when thoroughly dried to prevent soggy fritters, so use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out extra moisture after sautéing.
- Crumble feta cheese into small pieces for even distribution and better flavor throughout each fritter.
- Chill the mixture for 15-30 minutes before forming patties to help them hold together more easily during cooking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or chickpea flour to maintain the crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg