Spinach and Meat Cakes

Name: Spinach and Meat Cakes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound 93% lean ground beef (or lean turkey); 2 cups frozen spinach, chopped (may substitute with 2 bunches of fresh spinach); 1/2 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; black pepper (to taste); 3 cups cooked brown rice

Source: California Health Department, Los Angeles County Es Facil Campaign

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

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

Makes

6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound 93% lean ground beef (or lean turkey)
2 cups frozen spinach, chopped (may substitute with 2 bunches of fresh spinach)
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper (to taste)
3 cups cooked brown rice

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat large 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.

Notes

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