Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
or turkey
7% fat (93% lean)
16 ounces frozen spinach chopped (may substitute with 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
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
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 a spatula.
Cook over medium heat until cooked on both sides.
Serve over brown rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 223 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 44 mg |
| Sodium | 297 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 90 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 676 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Spinach and Meat Cakes. Recipe source: California Health Department, Los Angeles County Es Facil Campaign. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.