Spinach Cakes With Fennel Recipe

Name: Spinach Cakes With Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach; 9 ounces ricotta cheese; 1 egg, beaten; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, lightly ground; ½ cup romano cheese, grated; 1 ounce flour; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 5 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh spinach
9 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, lightly ground
½ cup romano cheese, grated
1 ounce flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
5 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper

1
Place the spinach in a pan and cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly wilted.
2
Drain the spinach and then cool it.
3
Mash the ricotta and beat in the egg and the fennel seeds.
4
Season with salt and pepper and then stir in the cheese.
5
Squeeze as much excess water as possible from the spinach and then chop it and stir it into the cheese mixture.
6
Mix the thyme and flour together.
7
With heaping tbs, form the cheese and spinach mixture into small balls and then flatten into patties.
8
Roll the patties in the seasoned flour.
9
Bring a pan of water to boil and add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they rise to the surface.
10
Remove with a slotted spoon.
11
Enjoy!

457

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh spinach, 9 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 egg, beaten, 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, lightly ground, and more.

Yes, Spinach Cakes With Fennel falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spinach Cakes With Fennel

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