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Spinach and Meat Cakes

Spinach and Meat Cakes

180 Ratings
180 Ratings
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Spinach and Meat Cakes on a plate
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat large frying pan (no oil).
  3. Combine all ingredients except brown rice in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  4. Form mixture into 12 small balls. Place in frying pan and flatten into patties using a spatula.
  5. Cook over medium heat until cooked on both sides.
  6. Serve over brown rice.

Notes

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Source:

California Health Department, Los Angeles County
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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 meat cakes, 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 206
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 44 mg
Sodium 240 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 17 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 18 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 274 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 206
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 44 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 17 g
Minerals
Calcium 18 mg
Potassium 274 mg
Sodium 240 mg
Copper 155 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 57 mg
Phosphorus 212 mg
Selenium 22 mcg
Zinc 4 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 1.8 mg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 1 mcg
Folate 10 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 58 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 2 ounces

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My 4 and 2 year olds ATE this up! <br/>I didn't make them as cakes, just on the skillet and stuffed it into yellow bell peppers (for myself). YUM!
04/28/08
If ingredients are all still frozen, just put it all on the skillet and use the spatula to gradually break the beef/turkey apart. You won't get cakes that way, but it still tastes great!
08/02/07
I tried this at the Loving Your Family, Feeding Their Future Launch for the first time and loved it! Everyone who tried it made positive comments about the recipe- even the ones who didn't think they'd like spinach. This recipe would be good for lunch o
06/18/07
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