Spinach & jalapeño brunch fritters
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 175g frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
- 50g plain flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 egg, beaten
- 50ml whole milk
- 6 tbsp finely grated parmesan
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapeños from a jar, drained and chopped
- oil, for frying
To serve
- poached or fried eggs
- crispy chilli in oil
Method
- STEP 1
Tip the defrosted spinach onto a sheet of kitchen paper and squeeze to remove any excess water.
- STEP 2
Put the flour and baking powder in a bowl with ¼ tsp salt. Gradually whisk in the egg and milk. Stir in the spinach, parmesan, spring onions and jalepeños. Season with pepper.
- STEP 3
Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan, then drop heaped tbsp of the mixture into the pan (you will need to do in batches, depending on the size of the pan). Cook for 3-4 mins until the underside is golden, then flip and cook on the other side. Serve warm topped with an egg and some crispy chilli.
