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SPINACH CAKES

Serves 6

• 2 (13.5 ounce) cans spinach
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• salt and pepper (optional)
• 2 eggs, beaten
 

1. Heat spinach and drain well.

2. While spinach is cooling, brown onions in butter for 4-5 minutes.

3. Combine the spinach and onions in a bowl with bread crumbs.

4. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and add eggs.

5. Heat a nonstick pan and coat with cooking spray. Drop spoonfuls (about 1/3 cup) of spinach mixture into skillet and cook both sides until lightly browned.

Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories 300
Calories from Fat 135
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 5.5 g
Cholesterol 30 mg
Sodium 550 mg
Total Carbohydrate 31 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin A 769 RE
Vitamin C 7 mg
Calcium 344 mg
Iron 2 mg

Food & Nutrition Service, USDA
Recipe provided by Indiana Department of Education