Chard fritters are a fast, delicious way to turn leafy greens into a crisp appetizer. The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape.
Recipe details
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 15 min
- Total time: 30 min
- Yield: 18 fritters
- Difficulty: Easy
- Estimated cost per serving: $0.30
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) Swiss chard, thick stems removed
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup grated cheese
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper and nutmeg
- Oil for shallow frying
Step-by-step instructions
- Chop the chard, cook it in a skillet for 2 minutes and squeeze out the liquid thoroughly.
- Whisk the eggs and milk. Stir in the flour, baking powder, cheese, garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Fold in the chard; the mixture should drop slowly from a spoon.
- Heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium. Fry spoonfuls for about 2 minutes per side.
- Drain on a rack or paper towels, season lightly and serve with lemon.
Tips and variations
- Removing moisture from the chard prevents soggy fritters.
- Keep the oil over medium heat so the centers cook before the outside darkens.
