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Spinach and Meat Cakes

Spinach and Meat Cakes on a plate
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

  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 245
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 44 mg
Sodium 308 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 19 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 123 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 516 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 245
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 44 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 19 g
Minerals
Calcium 123 mg
Potassium 516 mg
Sodium 308 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 111 mg
Phosphorus 256 mg
Selenium 21 mg
Zinc 4 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 434 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 1.5 mcg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 388 mcg
Folate 101 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 71 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 2 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups
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