Crispy Fried Spinach

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of fresh spinach leaves

• 1/2 cup of all purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp of garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp of sea salt

• 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper

• 1/2 cup of plant-based milk

• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Rinse and dry the spinach leaves thoroughly.

2. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, sea salt, and cayenne pepper.

3. Pour the plant-based milk in another shallow dish.

4. Dip each spinach leaf into the plant-based milk and then into the flour mixture, making sure each leaf is well coated.

5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

6. Once the oil is hot, carefully place a few spinach leaves at a time into the skillet. Fry for 1-2 minutes, flipping the leaves once, until they are crispy and golden brown.

7. Use a slotted spoon to remove the spinach leaves from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to cool and drain excess oil.

8. Repeat with the remaining spinach leaves until they are all fried.

9. Serve the flash-fried spinach immediately as a side dish or snack. Enjoy!

Note: You can add more or less cayenne pepper depending on how spicy you prefer your dish. Also, make sure to fry the spinach in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.

Note: You can adjust the seasoning of the flour mixture to your preference by adding more or less of the spices. You can also experiment with different dipping sauces such as vegan aioli, hot sauce, or tamarind chutney.