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Keftes de Espinaca - Spinach Keftes

How to make Middle Eastern keftes de espinaca - spinach keftes. Delicious vegetarian fried patties with spinach, mashed potatoes, egg, and breadcrumbs.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 51 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 9 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (you may also use avocado oil)
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves, rinsed and dried
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup mashed russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs or matzo meal (for Passover use matzo meal)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Pinch cayenne (optional, adds heat)

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, warm 1 tbsp of olive or grapeseed oil over medium heat. Sauté minced onion for 5 minutes until translucent. Add crushed garlic, sauté for two minutes longer.
  2. Add half of the fresh spinach and over the skillet, allow the spinach to wilt and shrink slightly, then add remaining half and cover again till all the spinach has wilted.
  3. Remove from heat and transfer cooked mixture to a mesh strainer. With a spatula, gently press mixture in the strainer to remove excess moisture.
  4. Transfer mixture to a cutting board and roughly chop.
  5. Place chopped mixture into a mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix thouroughly.
  6. With an ice cream scoop or ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the mixture into your hand and form smooth flat patties. Place them onto a sheet tray as you go.
  7. Heat remaining ½ cup of oil (8 tbsp) over medium heat until hot enough to fry. It should be at about 365 degrees F. Place patties into the hot oil in small batches. Fry until brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Place on a paper towel or rack to drain.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You will also need: Large skillet with lid, mixing bowls, mesh strainer, sheet tray

Nutrition Information

Calories 51kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 256mg (11%) Potassium 214mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 2240IU (45%) Vitamin C 11.4mg (13%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51

% Daily Value*

Calories 51kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 256mg 11%
Potassium 214mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 2240IU 45%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 13%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.