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Spinach, Kale and Spaghetti Squash Fritters

Spinach, Kale and Spaghetti Squash Fritters – Flavorful, healthy, quick and easy baked fritters with spinach, kale, and spaghetti squash.

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Can I tell you that sharing these fritters was almost a heartbreak? They were SO, SO GOOD that I honestly just wanted them all for myself. Wish I had bought more than one squash. Lesson learned.

HEY, friends! Excuse me for talking out loud – I’m still thinking about all the fritters I could’ve had if I had just bought one more squash! Sigh…

SO! What’s up? TGIF! No, really. THANK GOD for Fridays! It’s been a rough week, yo. Between dance practices, soccer, and the Pope’s arrival, I’m all kinds of busy.

By the way, why can’t I stop stalking every move the Pope makes? I’m worse than CNN. Great man, though. I’m liking him more and more each day. I may not be Catholic, but as an individual and a person of Faith, I can’t help but respect someone as humble and as grateful as Pope Francis. AND he’s not worried about wearing Gucci Loafers… so… the proof is in the puddin’.

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Speaking of pudding, do you like spaghetti squash? I love IT. It’s such a cool veggie, and there are so many ways that you can prepare it. You can use it as a substitute for noodles, you can use it as is, a veg, or you can make these awesomely awesome fritters!

Really, though, if I’m being honest, all I wanted to do was just show you an awesome kitchen hack for spaghetti squash; How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave in 20 Minutes! Awesome kitchen hack, right?! 

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave | www.diethood.com | A faster, mess-free method to cook spaghetti squash!

But then, as I was working on preparing all of that for you, these fritters came to mind because of a bag of kale/spinach mix I had in the fridge. One thing led to another, and once I was done with all the picture takin’ of the microwaved spaghetti squash, I jumped back into the kitchen and the results are now right in your face!  And I’m so glad!

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I didn’t have any expectations for these squash fritters – I was just happy that I didn’t have to think too long about what we were going to have for dinner. All the inspiration was right in front of me.
Sidenote: I’m no dummy, but it took me a good 3 years of running this bloggity blog to learn that many of you come here looking for inspiration more than looking for an actual recipe, and that makes me happity happy! I love knowing that even if you didn’t make it exactly as I did, I am very happy to know that I inspired you. Thank YOU!

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Continuing with my honesty… I thought I could work these fritters into something that could be shaped in between my hands, but no. That did not work. It could have, BUT I didn’t want to because this other method worked just as well.

Instead of adding a pound of flour and bread crumbs to the mixture, I kept all that to a minimum and, instead of making thick cakes sort of speak, I spooned a bunch of thin rounds of squash mixture onto the baking sheet and that was it. No messy hands and no time wasted on shaping cakes. WIN WIN!

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Also? I don’t like to add much more to these, so I just served them with a side of plain yogurt and no one complained. Dare I say, they were just as awesome without it.

ENJOY!

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Spinach, Kale and Spaghetti Squash Fritters

Katerina | Diethood
Flavorful, healthy, quick and easy baked fritters with spinach, kale, and spaghetti squash.
5 from 7 votes
Servings : 16
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 2- pounds spaghetti squash , cooked and shredded (refer to this post for How to Cook Spaghetti Squash)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper , diced
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach , packed
  • 2 cups torn kale leaves , packed
  • salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 egg , lightly beaten
  • 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Olive Oil Cooking Spray
  • plain nonfat yogurt for serving , optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare spaghetti squash according to this recipe HERE.
  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with foil and grease with olive oil cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In the meantime, prepare the greens mixture.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet; add diced peppers and salt and continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until peppers begin to soften.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
  • Stir in spinach and kale; season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until wilted.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl; let stand a few minutes to cool.
  • Add spaghetti squash strands to the spinach mixture, as well as the parmesan cheese, flour, panko bread crumbs, egg, seasoned salt, oregano and parsley; mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Place in the fridge for several minutes, or until slightly cooled.
  • Remove from fridge and spoon mixture into 2 to 3-inch rounds on previously prepared baking sheets.
  • Lightly spray tops of rounds with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Bake for 10 minutes; flip the fritters over and continue to cook for 8 to 10 more minutes, or until browned on top.
  • Continue to do the same with the second baking sheet.
  • Remove from oven and transfer fritters to a serving plate.
  • Serve.

Notes

You can serve these as a side dish or as an appetizer.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 56 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 13 mg | Sodium: 72 mg | Potassium: 127 mg | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 1560 IU | Vitamin C: 22.2 mg | Calcium: 47 mg | Iron: 0.6 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Appetizers, Sides
Cuisine: American
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20 comments on “Spinach, Kale and Spaghetti Squash Fritters”

  1. I love this recipe but plan to add nutritional yeast instead of the cheese. This is going to be a great side dish.

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    Laura McGlynn

    How could I warm these up to serve later in the day? Like to make them an hour ahead of company arriving for dinner.

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      Katerina Petrovska

      I would place them on a foil-lined baking sheet and pop them in a 325F degree oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through.

  3. These fritters are absolutely delish! I added onion powder and garlic powder for a little bit of extra flavor. I can’t wait to make them again!

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    Colleen Romero

    What a great way to use spinach. I like that you paired it with Kale because they make the other taste better.

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    Justine | Cooking and Beer

    Spaghetti squash fritters!! Ahhhhhhh, you are a GENIUS! I would definitely keep these all to myself.

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    Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie

    YUM! I’ve been wanting to make something like this, you’ve inspired me! These look perfect, healthy and delish!

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    Meg @ With Salt and Wit

    I hateee when I only by one squash to realize I want like 5x that amount. And these fritters? Definitely wouldn’t share 😉

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    Taylor @ The Girls on Bloor

    Never thought of using spaghetti squash in a fritter, genius!! Squash is a huge staple in my house this time of year!

  9. As someone who hasn’t thought too far outside the box when it comes to spaghetti squash, I gotta say: THIS IS THE BEST IDEA. Love the idea of these little snack cakes, I want to make them right this second!

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    Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats

    Ok, seriously awesome kitchen hack and LOVE this recipe. I would not be able to stop snacking on these fritters, the crispy outside and soft inside kills me every time!

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    Lisa @ Panning The Globe

    I could be happy eating these for every meal! I love vegetarian recipes that are this crave-worthy. Pinning and Tweeting and I can’t wait to make these. Thanks!!

  12. I adore spaghetti squash. I’m so excited to start cooking with it this fall. I’m pinning this to make soon. Looks delish!

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    Faith (An Edible Mosaic)

    I would be such a happy girl with a big plate of these fritters in front of me for dinner! I love all the veggies in there and the addition of garlic is perfect – YUM!

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