Green Bean Fritters from Portuguese Online Cooking Class Inspired by Jose Silva

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Asparagus offers a similar texture while being nutrient-dense.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more cost-effective.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber without significant cost increase.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal provides a vegan option while maintaining binding properties.

Top and tail the green beans.

Whisk together plain flour and a good pinch of salt.

Add cold soda water to the flour mixture until it reaches a runny but coating consistency, similar to thickened cream.

Heat olive oil in a deep skillet until hot enough (sizzle around a wooden spoon).

Dip the green beans into the batter, allowing excess to drain off.

Deep fry the coated green beans in batches for about a minute until golden brown.

Remove the fried green beans and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with salt and serve.

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