Spinach and Meat Cakes

Enjoy these spinach and meat cakes over brown rice, and with a side of roasted sweet potatoes. 

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef, or turkey, 7% fat (93% lean) 
16 ounces frozen spinach chopped (may substitute a 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 

Directions

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

For nutrition information, please visit Spinach and Meat Cakes at USDA’s MyPlate Kitchen.