Spinach and Meat Cakes
Enjoy these spinach and meat cakes over brown rice, and with a side of roasted sweet potatoes.
- Average Cost: $10.13
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
- Servings: 6
Recipe Source: choosemyplate.gov
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef, 7% fat (93% lean)
- 16 ounces frozen spinach, chopped (may substitute 2 bunches of fresh spinach)
- 1/2 onion (small, finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 3 cups brown rice, cooked
Directions
- Preheat 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 spatula.
- Cook over medium heat until cooked on both sides.
- Serve over brown rice.
