Spinach croquettes
Spanish style spinach croquettes are packed with colour and flavour and make a tasty starter, side dish or finger food for parties. They can easily be made using a number of common ingredients and can be prepared ahead of time for convenience.
Ingredients
- 200 g fresh spinach
- 2 potatoes (medium sized)
- 100 g Cheddar cheese (grated)
- Salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoon dried breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes, pierce the skin with a knife and cook in the microwave.
- Lightly steam the spinach until it has wilted and then squeeze any excess water out of the spinach using the back of a fork.
- Finely chop the spinach.
- Scoop out the centre of the cooked potatoes while still warm and place in a bowl.
- Add the grated Cheddar cheese and mix.
- Add the chopped spinach and a little salt and pepper and mix well with a fork.
- Place the breadcrumbs on a large plate.
- Take a dessertspoonful of the mixture, form a croquette shape by hand and coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
- Chill for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan. Cook in batches a few at a time, turning regularly so that they cook evenly. Place the cooked croquettes in the oven until they are all cooked and you are ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1976IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 1mg
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