Spinach Burgers Recipe

Name: Spinach Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients for the spinach mixture; 500 grams spinach; 1 pinch salt; 125 grams white or olive bread, stale; 500 milliliters broth or water; Ingredients for the meatballs; spinach mixture; 50 pine nuts, lightly toasted; 500 grams ground lamb, beef or veal, or a mixture; 1 large onion, finely chopped or grated; 1-2 garlic cloves, minced or grated; 1 egg or 2 egg yolks; 4 tablespoons matzo meal or dry breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

Ingredients for the spinach mixture
500 grams spinach
1 pinch salt
125 grams white or olive bread, stale
500 milliliters broth or water
Ingredients for the meatballs
spinach mixture
50 pine nuts, lightly toasted
500 grams ground lamb, beef or veal, or a mixture
1 large onion, finely chopped or grated
1-2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
1 egg or 2 egg yolks
4 tablespoons matzo meal or dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Clean, wash and rinse the spinach several times and put in a small pan with the water that clings to the leaves. Add salt and cook for about ten minutes, making sure that the spinach doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Squeeze the excess water from the spinach and chop finely.
2
Meanwhile, soak the bread in a large bowl with a little broth or water, allow it to absorb the liquid and then squeeze to remove the excess liquid.
3
Add the spinach and the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the bread and knead to a soft paste. Form the mixture into hamburgers with a diameter as large or small as you wish but no more than 3/4 inch thick.
4
Cook as you prefer and serve on a toasted bun with thinly sliced sauteed mushrooms, a tomato and onion compote or as you prefer.

8908

kcal

Calories

875

Fat

191

Carbs

220

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients for the spinach mixture, 500 grams spinach, 1 pinch salt, 125 grams white or olive bread, stale, and more.

Yes, Spinach Burgers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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