Swiss Chard Greens Fritters (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fritter Base
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400-500g Swiss chard, kale, mustard, turnip or radish greens, stems removed
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120ml chopped Italian parsley
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60ml chopped cilantro
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60ml chopped dill
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Freshly cracked black pepper
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 large eggs
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85g crumbled feta cheese (1/2 cup)
→ For Cooking and Serving
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Olive oil or grapeseed oil for frying
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Lemon wedges, for serving
# Instructions:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add greens and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from pot and drain well, patting leaves dry with paper or kitchen towels. Once cool, squeeze greens to remove excess water.
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Place the greens in a food processor with the herbs, nutmeg, sugar, salt, pepper, flour, garlic, and eggs. Purée until well blended. Transfer to a large bowl and fold in the crumbled feta.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, spoon in heaping tablespoons of batter (5-6 fritters per batch). Gently flatten each fritter and cook 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown, seasoning each side with salt.
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Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter, wiping out the pan and adding fresh oil between batches. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
# Notes:
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Use two forks to flip the fritters for easier handling than a spatula.
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The fritters can be made with any hearty leafy greens available.