Spinach Patties Recipes

HEALTHY SPINACH PATTIES

Steps:

• Cut the spinach into strips (julienne), and finely mince your garlic if you haven't already.
• Combine all your ingredients except the olive oil in a large mixing bowl.
• Heat about a tbsp of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. You may also use cast iron or stainless, but you'll need a bit more oil to prevent sticking.
• Drop the batter in rounded tablespoons onto your skillet and flatten slightly to form the patty.
• Cook 2 minutes until the first side is golden brown, then carefully flip the patty to cook the other side to golden brown, about another 2 minutes. Continue cooking in batches until you've used all the spinach batter. You may need to add a little more oil if the patties start to stick about halfway through.
• Serve immediately

SEPHARDIC SPINACH PATTIES

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and, if using, the garlic and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the spinach, matza meal, salt, pepper, and, if using, the nutmeg. Stir in the eggs. If the mixture is too loose, add a little more matza meal. The mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for a day.
• 2. Shape the spinach mixture into patties 3 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide, with tapered ends. In a large skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat. In batches, fry the patties, turning, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm, accompanied with lemon wedges.
• Sephardic Spinach Patties with Cheese (Keftes de Espinaca con Queso):
• Add 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Muenster, Swiss, Gouda, or Cheddar cheese; or 1/4 cup grated kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese.
• Sephardic Spinach Patties with Walnuts (Keftes de Espinaca con Muez):
• Substitute 1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped walnuts for the matza meal.
• Italian Spinach Patties (Polpettine di Spinaci):
• Add 3/4 cup raisins soaked in white wine for 30 minutes, then drained, and 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts.

VEGETARIAN SPINACH PATTIES

Steps:

• Squeeze water from spinach and place in bowl with balance of ingredients. Mix well and form into small patties. Spray patties on both sides with cooking spray and place in a non stick lightly greased skillet. Cook patties a few minutes on each side and serve.
• You can add optional ingredients such as red pepper flakes, minced onion or a little garlic powder to mixture before you form patties.

SPINACH PATTIES

Steps:

• 1. Cook spinach, drain very well. Make sure the mixture is not too wet or not too dry. Adjust accordingly.
• 2. Chop garlic and onions. Add in all ingredients and mix by hand.
• 3. Using a skillet, cover skillet bottom with vegetable oil making sure you heat vegetable oil until a drop of water bounces. Form patties from spinach mixture and fry until lightly browned on both sides.
• 4. If you prefer a more garlicky taste, add garlic powder.