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Spinach Lentil Fritters are a deliciously crispy fritter appetizer recipe. Made with lentils and spinach, and served with a side of lemon-sour cream sauce, you’re going to love how tasty this recipe is!
We love fritters at my house! There are so many great flavor combinations like these Garlicky Cheesy Broccoli Fritters, or these Spinach, Kale and Spaghetti Squash Fritters. You’ve got to try them if you like this Spinach Lentil Fritters recipe!
I Love Using Lentils In My Recipes
A.K.A. bites of protein-veggie heaven!
Hey Hey, friends! Hope you’re enjoying this lovely Monday!
I feel like the world is playing a trick on me. From where I stand it looks more like Fall has arrived even though it’s mid-June. I am sitting in my office, watching the rain coming down like it’s on speed, and hoping that the electricity stays on long enough for me to hit the “publish” button on this post. Happy Monday, indeed!
Sometimes I look through the archives of this blog and am reminded that once in a while I need to go back to where I started. Lemme explain.
Lentils and I are like *THIS*, and I probably have them couple times a month, yet I’ve only published one recipe with lentils.
One Of My Favorite Lentil Recipes
Therefore, when the opportunity presented itself – thanks to Golden Door – I jumped at the chance to share with you one of our favorite lentil recipes.
But first! Golden Door.
Two words: Artisan Foods. Also? Golden Door Products are made without chemical preservatives, without artificial sweeteners, non-GMO, all natural, vegan, organic, gluten-free AND soy-free.
One more thing: Their foods are all sourced from LOCAL growers and processed at a facility in Southern California.
BUT BUT BUT! HUGE BUT! This fritters recipe right here?!? I am submitting it to the Golden Door Recipe Contest! EEEK!
You see, at the end of this month I am going to attend the Eat Write Retreat Conference in Chicago, and since Golden Door will also be there, I thought I should maybe show off a bit with my lentil-skills. KIDDING! #kinda.
You and I are no strangers to fritters, or patties, so I’m pretty sure that all you’ll want to do today is fry some lentil fritters for dinner and tear ’em up! Right?! RIGHT!
AND tell Golden Door Chef Greg Frey Jr. that my recipe is the best of ever! (Winning recipe will be selected by HIM!) !wink wink!
How To Make These Spinach Lentil Fritters
Just think about it. Golden Door’s Moroccan Harari Soup Mix, which sounds more complicated than it really is because, all we’re talking about is a mix of organic lentils and organic Moroccan spice blend. As if that’s not enough, add some garlic, spinach leaves and panko crumbs to the mix, and you have these beautiful, golden, crunchy fritters to enjoy with a side of lemon-sour cream sauce.
Anyone else drooling?!
Doesn’t matter. You’ll drool just as soon as these hit your lips!
Sidenote; your house is going to smell like the heavens!
ENJOY!
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Spinach Lentil Fritters
Ingredients
FOR THE SPINACH LENTIL FRITTERS
- 1 cup Moroccan Harari Soup Mix or red lentils
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 clove of garlic, , minced
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 1 large egg, , beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, , for frying
FOR THE SOUR CREAM SAUCE
- 1 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1 ?4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- pinch of salt
Instructions
FOR THE SPINACH LENTIL FRITTERS
- Place soup mix or lentils in a saucepan; add water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cover the saucepan with a lid; continue to cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove lid and stir in spinach leaves and garlic; continue to cook and stir for 1 minute, or until spinach is wilted.
- Remove from heat, stir in panko crumbs and let stand a few minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Put egg and flour in individual bowls.
- Form the lentil mixture into 2-inch patties; dip the patties in the egg, coating both sides, and then coat the patties with the flour.
- Working in batches, add fritters to skillet, flattening slightly; cook until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer fritters to a paper towel–lined plate.
- In the meantime, prepare the sour cream sauce.
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until combined.
- Taste and adjust the flavors accordingly.
- Transfer fritters to a serving plate.
- Serve with prepared sour cream sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
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.
More Fritter Recipes To Try!
Garlicky & Cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Fritters
Spinach and Garlic Potato Patties
These are fantastic. We love black bean cakes and these are a nice alternative. Going to try the broccoli and zucchini recipes next. Can’t wait!
That’s great! I am very happy you enjoyed them!! Thank YOU! 🙂
Does it matter which lentils to use?
So now I also see these (after the Quinoa fritters!) Can’t decide which to make first.
Can I bake these instead of frying them?
I love lentils!!! Will give it a try.
I could make a meal out of these fritters, love ’em!
i love lentils! What a great way to enjoy them! Off to check out those spices!
This recipe has all my favorite things – red lentils are my go to – so quick cooking and they take on flavors so beautifully! I can’t wait to try these yummy fritters!
This is a genius idea to sneak spinach in! Besides, fritters are always so fun to eat!