spinach burger

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
12 ounces fresh spinach, (see Note)1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, or low-fat cottage cheese1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish2 large eggs, beaten1 clove garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
Pulse spinach in three batches in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add ricotta (or cottage cheese), Parmesan, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
Coat 8 cups of the muffin pan with cooking spray. Divide the spinach mixture among the 8 cups (they will be very full).
Bake the spinach cakes until set, about 20 minutes. Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and turn out onto a clean cutting board or large plate. Serve warm, sprinkled with more Parmesan, if desired.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHALALA82.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 60.1
  • Total Fat: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 59.2 mg
  • Sodium: 190.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 6.1 g

Member Reviews
  • BRIANNA213
    this is delicious!! thank you!! - 8/8/10
  • JUDILYNN6
    I loved this on whole grain flat bread. Thank you! - 8/9/10