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Cajun Parsnip Fritters on Baby Spinach Recipe

Cajun Parsnip Fritters on Baby Spinach Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 large parsnips, peeled
1 egg, separated
1 cup flour
1/2 cup milk
salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
ground cayenne pepper , to taste
4 oz baby spinach leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp walnut oil (or just sub an extra tbsp of olive oil here)
1 tbsp sherry wine vinegar
oil (for deep frying)
1 tbsp chopped walnuts

Directions:

Bring the parsnips to a boil in a pan of salted water, then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. You want them to be tender, but not mushy at all.
Drain the parsnips and allow them to cool until they are handleable. Cut them diagonally into 2 long x 1/2 or 1/4 thick slices.
Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Place the egg yolk into the well and mix it in with a fork, gradually pulling in the flour from the edges of the bowl. Begin adding the milk slowly, mixing all the while. Add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste. Beat mixture with a whisk until it's a smooth batter.
Wash and dry the spinach leaves, and place them in a bowl.
Combine the olive and walnut (if using) oils, sherry vinegar, salt and pepper (to taste) in a dressing cruet with a secure top. Set aside.
Just before serving time, whisk the egg white to soft peak stage. Fold a little bit of the yolk batter into the whites, then fold the egg white mixture into the yolk batter.
Heat an inch or two of cooking oil in a deep-sided heavy skillet until is shimmers but isn't smoking (or set a deep fryer to manufacturer's recommended temp) .
While oil is heating, shake the dressing vigorously to combine, then toss the spinach and dressing together. Arrange the dressed spinach on 4 salad plates, then scatter the chopped walnuts over them.
Once oil is hot, dip the sliced parsnips into the batter a few at a time, then fry them until puffy and golden. Drain them in a paper towel lined bowl and keep them warm while you fry the rest of the parsnips. Arrange the hot parsnips over the dressed spinach and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	373.25 Kcal (1563 kJ)
Calories from fat	183.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.34g	31%
Cholesterol	41.53mg	14%
Sodium	924.31mg	39%
Potassium	304.69mg	6%
Total Carbs	40.36g	13%
Sugars	1.55g	6%
Dietary Fiber	4.84g	19%
Protein	8.4g	17%
Vitamin C	8mg	13%
Iron	3.5mg	19%
Calcium	183.4mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	257.1 Kcal (1076 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.01g	31%
Cholesterol	28.61mg	14%
Sodium	636.69mg	39%
Potassium	209.88mg	6%
Total Carbs	27.8g	13%
Sugars	1.07g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.34g	19%
Protein	5.79g	17%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	13%
Iron	2.4mg	19%
Calcium	126.3mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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