Torrejas De Espinaca (Peruvian Vegetable Fritters)

Torrejas De Espinaca is a popular dish in Peru, known for its delicious combination of spinach and Parmesan cheese. It is often enjoyed as a traditional appetizer or snack.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Torrejas De Espinaca (Peruvian Vegetable Fritters)

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Peruvian Courses: Any, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Spinach
• 100 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 unit Eggs
• 100 milliliter Milk
• 50 gram Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 200 milliliter Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, all-purpose flour, eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Scoop spoonfuls of the spinach mixture and gently drop them into the hot oil. Flatten the fritters slightly with the back of a spoon.
4. Fry the fritters for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown.
5. Remove the fritters from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
6. Serve the Torrejas De Espinaca hot as an appetizer or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 230kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 3g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.