Name: Spinach & jalapeño brunch fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 175g frozen chopped spinach defrosted; 50g plain flour; ½ tsp baking powder; 1 egg beaten; 50ml whole milk; 6 tbsp finely grated parmesan; 2 spring onions finely chopped; 1 tbsp pickled jalapeños from a jar, drained and chopped; oil for frying; poached or fried eggs; crispy chilli in oil

Two plates of fritters topped with fried egg next to green salad

175g frozen chopped spinach
defrosted
50g plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
1 egg
beaten
50ml whole milk
6 tbsp finely grated parmesan
2 spring onions
finely chopped
1 tbsp pickled jalapeños
from a jar, drained and chopped
oil
for frying

To serve

poached or fried eggs
crispy chilli in oil

Method

step 1
Tip the defrosted spinach onto a sheet of kitchen paper and squeeze to remove any excess water.
step 2
Put the flour and baking powder in a bowl with ¼ tsp salt. Gradually whisk in the egg and milk. Stir in the spinach, parmesan, spring onions and jalepeños. Season with pepper.
step 3
Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan, then drop heaped tbsp of the mixture into the pan (you will need to do in batches, depending on the size of the pan). Cook for 3-4 mins until the underside is golden, then flip and cook on the other side. Serve warm topped with an egg and some crispy chilli.