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Easy 1 hr 10 min~164 kcal 3/10
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Peixinhos da Horta
Portuguese green bean fritters coated in a light flour and egg batter, fried crisp like little garden fish.
Easy⏱️ 27 min📖 1 min readServes 4~260 kcal🇵🇹 Portuguese🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 15 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 27 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the beans
- 450 g Green beans
For the dough
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 0.6 cup(~120 ml) Sparkling mineral water
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Lemon zest
General
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Trim the strings from the green beans.
- 2
Boil the beans in salted water for 4 minutes, keeping them firm, then drain.
4 min04:00 - 3
Mix the flour, eggs, sparkling water, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper into a loose batter.
- 4
Coat the beans in the batter.
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil and fry the beans for 5 minutes, until golden.
5 min05:00 - 6
Drain on paper and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Briefly boil the green beans before frying; if they stay raw, the inside remains hard even after the batter browns.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve peixinhos da horta crisp with an optional lemony olive oil sauce instead of garlicky yogurt.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
8
g protein
30
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 46%Fat 42%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Peixinhos da Horta make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Peixinhos da Horta take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 15 minutes; 27 minutes in total.Is Peixinhos da Horta difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Peixinhos da Horta have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 30g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Peixinhos da Horta contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Peixinhos da Horta belong to?
This recipe belongs to Portuguese cuisine.How many ingredients does Peixinhos da Horta need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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