These royal-style liver fritters are a clever way to turn humble liver into an elegant, satisfying dinner. Thin savory fritters are layered with tender sautéed vegetables and a creamy cheese sauce, then baked until golden. High in protein and surprisingly light, this is comfort food you can feel good about.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) chicken or beef liver
- 1 egg
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 40 g (1/3 cup) whole wheat flour
- 200 g (7 oz) onion (100 g for the liver mixture, 100 g for frying)
- 150 g (5 oz) carrots
- 100 g (3.5 oz) bell pepper
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 100 g (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) sour cream (10%)
- 30 g (1 oz) hard cheese (30% fat), grated
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grind the liver with 100 g of the onion, then mix in the egg, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, and flour.
- Fry thin fritters on both sides in a dry non-stick skillet until cooked through.
- Dice the remaining onion, carrots, and bell pepper and sauté in a little oil until tender.
- For the sauce, stir the sour cream with the grated cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Spread sauce on each liver fritter, add a layer of vegetables, then stack another fritter on top and spread with more sauce.
- Bake for about 10 minutes in a hot oven, just until the sauce sets and turns golden.
Tips
- Soak the liver in milk for 30 minutes before grinding for an extra-mild flavor. Serious Eats has great guides on making the most of offal cuts.
- Keep the fritters thin so they cook through without burning — about the thickness of a pancake is ideal.
- Serve with Zucchini Mini Taco Shells or a crisp salad for a light, balanced meal.
Love healthy, high-protein dinners? Try our Silky Pumpkin Cream Soup with Coconut Milk or the Perfect Chicken and Veggie Salad with Walnuts — and browse Allrecipes for more healthy dinner ideas.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 110.1 kcal, protein 10.6 g, fat 4.8 g, carbs 5.7 g.