Spinach and Corn Fritters 

	    
              
              
  • 4 People
  • 60 min.
  • easy 
Home-made creamed spinach made with Knorr’s Thick White Onion Soup powder gives these golden corn fritters great flavour and texture. Serve with dollops of sour cream, a shower of fresh chives and a sweet chilli dip. Add a salad, and you have a healthy meat-free midweek meal the whole family will adore! Spinach is good for you, AND for the planet. 
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 onions finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 400 g baby spinach washed cut into strips
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 packet (50 g) Knorr thick white onion soup
  • 3 cups creamed spinach
  • 3/4 cup cheese, grated
  • 1 can sweetcorn kernels, drained
  • 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • Robertsons Atlantic sea salt, to taste
  • Robertsons ground black peppercorns, to season
  • 5 tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Method
  1. For the Creamed Spinach: Melt the butter on a medium/low heat in a medium saucepan.

  2. Add the onion & crushed garlic and sauté until soft, 5-7 minutes.

  3. Cut the baby spinach into strips and stir through the onions, 1 cup at a time until wilted.

  4. Drain any excess water from the wilted spinach mixture and discard.

  5. Mix ¼ cup of cream with the Knorr Thick White Onion Soup to form a paste. Add the rest of the cream, mix well and add to the spinach.

  6. Stir well & simmer until slightly reduced and thickened. Season to taste.

  7. Allow to cool.

  8. For the Spinach & Corn Fritters: In a large bowl, combine the cooled creamed spinach, grated cheese, corn kernels, flour, egg yolks, salt & pepper together.

  9. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff.

  10. Carefully fold the egg whites into the spinach batter, don`t over mix.

  11. In a large pan, heat the oil to medium.

  12. Cook spoonfuls of the mixture in the pan, 3-5 minutes a side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towel.

  13. Plate up while warm, garnish with sour cream and chopped chives. Serve with a sweet chili dip and ENJOY!!

  • Nut Free
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free