Dishes

Try These Fried Veggie Appetizers and Sides

Try these four fantastically fried veggie apps and sides now.

By Jenna deJong

Aug 2019

Fried spinach cooking with wooden spatula
Image courtesy Shutterstock.Try some fried spinach appetizer.

Brussels Sprout Leaves

$10 at Char Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
1620 E. Republic Road, Springfield, 417-823-8383
Deliciously crispy, these sprouts come sprinkled with Char’s house seasoning and are served with a citrus dressing.

Flash-Fried Spinach

$15.25, $9.75 at Metropolitan Grill
2931 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield, 417-889-4951
Baby spinach is fried to perfection and topped with Parmesan, salt, garlic and lemon juice.


Fried Green Beans

$3.25 for the appetizer, $1.99 as a side at Bair’s Sports Grill
multiple 417-land locations

Crispy green beans are sprinkled with Parmesan and served with a side of Boom-Boom sauce or homemade Ranch, upon request.

Pickle Fries 

$7 at The Pitch Pizza & Pub
2924 E. Sunshine St., Springfield, 417-368-0277
The Pitch’s pickle fries are made from a homemade recipe and are battered, fried and served with a garlic aioli.

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