Spinach Ricotta Fritters

Not just for kids! These fritters are a great way to get a generous serving of greens without skimping on the convenience and fun of “nuggets”, and they’re delish dipped in ketchup, too. 😛 I concocted these with zero expectations and was super pleased to see my kids gobble them down, mom win! But I won’t lie- I definitely had a few myself, and also packed a bunch in my husbands lunch for work, which he was very appreciate of. They’re great as snacks, lunches, whatever! Enjoy.

Spinach Ricotta Fritters

Recipe by Mama Of MontrealCourse: AppetizersDifficulty: Easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups frozen spinach, thawed and patted well to remove moisture

  • 1 1/2 cups fine bread crumbs

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 1 egg

  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan

  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • approx 4-5 tablespoons olive oil, more if necessary (avocado or coconut oil is good too)

Directions

  • Chop the spinach well and place in a large bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, all the spices, egg and cheese. Stir well until it is thoroughly mixed and a coarse crumby “dough” is achieved.
  • Prepare a large skillet with oil over medium-high heat.
  • Form the dough into 2″ balls with hands, and press to form a flatter, nugget shape. Place nuggets into hot pan, and press them down with spatula into oil to make sure they brown and crisp evenly, for about 2 minutes per side. Once they are cooked on both sides, remove from pan and place on a cloth-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

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