Spinach cheese fritters

Leafy green vegetables provide more nutrients than other foods. Now a day's spinach is available throughout the year, fresh and frozen. Do you remember that Popeye made himself super strong by eating spinach, but I think he also knew that he have been protected against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, arthritis, and other diseases at the same time.

Ingredients

• 2 10 ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 3/4 cup whole milk Ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup flour
• vegetable or peanut oil for deep frying
• 3 cups tomato sauce

Method

1. Cook spinach according to package directions. Place in a strainer and squeeze out all liquid with the back of a spoon.
2. In a large bowl combine spinach, ricotta, Romano or Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, seasoning, salt, garlic powder, pepper and eggs.
3. With floured hands, shape mixture into 1 1/2 inch ovals. In a deep fryer, heat 2 inches of vegetable or peanut oil to 350°F. Fry 5 or 6 ovals at a time for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until lightly brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
4. Serve accompanied by 1/3 to 1/2 cup tomato sauce per serving

(Source: cooks.com)