**Spinach Poffertjes: A Delightful Dutch Treat with a Nutritious Twist**
Originating from the Netherlands, poffertjes are delightful mini pancakes traditionally made with buckwheat flour and yeast. These bite-sized treats are typically served with butter and powdered sugar, but this recipe adds a unique and nutritious twist by incorporating spinach into the batter. Spinach poffertjes are not only delicious but also packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making them a wholesome snack or breakfast option. This article provides two variations of the recipe: a classic version using all-purpose flour and a gluten-free version using almond flour. Both recipes yield soft, fluffy poffertjes with a vibrant green hue from the spinach. Whether you prefer the traditional or gluten-free version, these spinach poffertjes are sure to impress your taste buds and provide a nutritious boost to your day.
SPINACH IN PUFF PASTRY
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat the butter in a saute pan and cook the onions over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Meanwhile, squeeze most of the water out of the spinach and place it in a bowl. Add the onion mixture, scallions, Gruyere, Parmesan, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and pignolis. Mix well.
- Unfold one sheet of puff pastry and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the spinach mixture in the middle of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border. Brush the border with the egg wash. Roll out the second piece of puff pastry on a floured board until it's an inch larger in each direction. Place the second sheet of pastry over the spinach and seal the edges, crimping them with a fork. Brush the top with egg wash but don't let it drip down the sides or the pastry won't rise. Make three small slits in the pastry, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the pastry is lightly browned. Transfer to a cutting board and serve hot.
POFFERTJES (DUTCH MINI PANCAKES)
An easy, no-yeast recipe for Dutch pancakes, which are called "poffertjes" in the Netherlands. They are traditionally made in a poffertjes pan which has indents, but you can use a large frying pan and scoop a small tablespoon of batter per poffertje into the pan. Serve the poffertjes warm with a knob of butter and powdered sugar.
Provided by stroopwafel
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Dutch
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine flour and salt in a large bowl; gradually whisk in milk. Add eggs and maple syrup and mix until batter is smooth. Spoon into a piping bag.
- Heat a poffertjes pan over high heat and lightly grease indentations. Fill the holes 3/4 full with batter in the piping bag and cook over high heat until golden brown; turn them over with a fork and cook the other side until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 297.8 mg, Sugar 3 g
SPINACH POFFERTJES
Savoury version of Poffertjes, dutch pancakes. Just posted the sweet version also. Haven't tried these either but posted in honour of Aussie/Kiwi world tour. Recipe found on Typical Dutch Stuff.
Provided by Aussie mum 2_2
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash the spinach. Let it boil down in a large pan.
- Use a food processor to puree the spinach.
- Add the spinach and the remaining water in a
- measuring cup, and add milk until it reaches 4dl (400ml).
- Mix the self-raising flour and the salt in a bowl.
- Stir the spinach mixture in the bowl.
- Add each egg, one by one, while stirring.
- Add 75g of the grated cheese.
- (To make actual poffertjes you will need a poffertjespan, but if you do not own one of these, then you can also make small pancakes.).
- Heat the pan, and grease it with butter.
- Pour in a small amount of the mixture.
- Flip them when the top is almost cooked.
- Repeat this step until all the mixture has been used.
- Serve with grated cheese and butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.9, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 222.7, Sodium 2095.6, Carbohydrate 60.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 21.1
POFFERTJES
Make and share this Poffertjes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by brigitte45
Categories Breakfast
Time 13m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients. Heat poffertje pan on burner. Brush butter on pan and add a 2 tbsp of batter. Turn poffertjes with toothpick.
- Serve with powdered sugar,jam,or syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 97, Sodium 388.7, Carbohydrate 54.5, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 7.6, Protein 14.7
CHICKEN AND SPINACH PUFFS
These puffs are stuffed with a delicious creamy chicken mixture and baked.
Provided by candace
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Cook and stir chicken, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-low heat until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in spinach. Cook, stirring often, until spinach is reduced and chicken is lightly browned, about 10 more minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl and combine with ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and butter; mix until filling is creamy.
- Unroll crescent roll dough and pinch 2 triangles together to form a rectangle of dough; repeat with remaining dough to make 12 rectangles. Place about 1 tablespoon of chicken filling onto the center of each rectangle and fold the corners together to make balls. Arrange balls on a large baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and puffs are golden brown, about 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 656.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
SPINACH PUFFS
These bite-sized spinach puffs are full of cheese and creamy goodness. -Marissa Allen, First and Full
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry; cut each sheet into 12 sections. Place in greased mini muffin cups, pressing gently onto bottoms and up sides, allowing corners to point up., In a large bowl, stir together spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, feta, 1 egg, garlic, pepper and salt. Spoon 1 tablespoon into each cup. Bring pastry corners together and pinch to seal. In a small bowl, beat remaining egg. Brush over pastry edges. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and color than frozen spinach.
- Wilt the spinach before using. Wilting the spinach removes excess moisture and makes it easier to blend.
- Use a high-powered blender. A high-powered blender will ensure that the spinach is finely blended and smooth.
- Add the spinach to the batter just before cooking. This will prevent the spinach from overcooking and losing its color.
- Serve the poffertjes immediately. Poffertjes are best served warm and fresh.
Conclusion:
Spinach poffertjes are a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their bright green color and delicate flavor, spinach poffertjes are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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