Finnish Spinach Pancakes – Pinaattiletut
These Spinach Pancakes are just as good for an after school snack as it is for breakfast!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Pancakes
Cuisine: Finnish
Servings: 7 pancakes
Calories: 76kcal
- 4 oz. baby spinach
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- freshly grated nutmeg
- a pinch paprika
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 egg well beaten
- extra butter for frying
In a food processor, puree the spinach with the milk and butter.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, nutmeg and paprika. Add spinach puree and egg. Mix to combine until you have a very smooth batter.
Melt enough butter to just coat the bottom of a skillet and pour about 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake. Fry until browned on both sides.
Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1645IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg