Today’s recipe is perfect for those times you want a light, yet nutritious and flavorful dinner. You’re going to absolutely love this spinach pancake. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for Spinach Pancakes:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (for greasing);
- 1 cup tapioca starch (polvilho doce);
- 2 large eggs;
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based);
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped;
- Salt to taste;
- 1 cup rice flour.
How to make Spinach Pancakes:
- In a blender, add the eggs and spinach and blend until smooth;
- Add the rice flour, tapioca starch, milk, and salt, and blend again until well combined;
- Lightly grease a non-stick skillet with the olive oil;
- Once heated, pour a small ladle of the batter into the skillet;
- Cook until the edges start to brown, then flip and cook the other side until golden;
- All done! Now, just add your favorite fillings and enjoy!
Filling Suggestions:
Some great filling options include: Mozzarella or goat cheese, fresh tomatoes, shredded chicken, lean ground beef, canned tuna, sautéed shrimp, hearts of palm, cream cheese, turkey breast, or whatever your heart desires. Customize it to create your own favorite flavor!
A Fun Fact About Spinach:
Spinach is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and western Asia, belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. It is an annual plant that typically grows up to 30 cm tall. Spinach is quite hardy and can survive through winter in temperate zones.
Did you know? In Brazil, the name “spinach” is often used for Tetragonia (New Zealand spinach), which belongs to a completely different botanical family than common spinach. Isn’t that interesting?
(Source: Wikipedia)
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