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Savory Millet Fritters with Feta, Spinach & Golden Raisins – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Savory Millet Fritters with Feta, Spinach & Golden Raisins

Transform leftover cooked millet into golden, crispy cakes bursting with Mediterranean flavor. These savory fritters feature spinach, feta, sage, and a pop of sweetness from golden raisins, making them a perfect light lunch, appetizer, or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 12 fritter
Calories: 253

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (370 g / 13.1 oz) cooked millet
  • 1 ½ cups / 225g (7.9 oz) medium onion, chopped
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons (6 g / 0.21 oz) minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) finely chopped fresh sage, or ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g / 0.11 oz) kosher salt
  • 2 cups (60 g / 2.12 oz) finely chopped fresh spinach
  • ½ cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) breadcrumbs, plus more as needed
  • ⅓ cup (50 g / 1.76 oz) crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) olive oil, for frying
  • For a gluten-free version, simply substitute the breadcrumbs with your favorite certified gluten-free breadcrumbs.
  • Swap the millet for an equal amount of cooked quinoa, farro, or even brown rice for a different texture and flavor.
  • You can form the patties ahead of time and refrigerate them on a parchment-lined tray for up to 24 hours. Cook them straight from the fridge when you're ready to eat.

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked millet, chopped onion, beaten eggs, minced garlic, sage, and salt.
  2. Mix well.
  3. Stir in the chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, and golden raisins until just combined.
  4. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb moisture.
  5. Test the mixture by pinching a small amount; it should hold its shape. If it feels too wet, add more breadcrumbs, one tablespoon at a time.
  6. Form the mixture into 12 compact patties, using about ¼ cup for each.
  7. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place half of the fritters in the pan, ensuring they don't touch.
  8. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp.
  9. Gently flip the fritters and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes, or until the second side is also beautifully browned.
  10. Transfer to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining fritters.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 8gFat: 10g

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