Spinach and Meat Cakes
Makes:
6 servings
Enjoy these spinach and meat cakes over brown rice and with a side of roasted sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef (or lean turkey)
- 2 cups frozen spinach, chopped (may substitute with 2 bunches of fresh spinach)
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat large frying pan (no oil).
- Combine all ingredients except brown rice in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Form mixture into 12 small balls. Place in frying pan and flatten into patties using a spatula.
- Cook over medium heat until cooked on both sides.
- Serve over brown rice.
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