Spinach Keftes Recipe

Name: Spinach Keftes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil plus oil as needed for frying; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, well minced; 1 1/2 cups packed, cooked chopped spinach, very well drained (see note); 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind; Pinch of nutmeg; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil plus oil as needed for frying
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, well minced
1 1/2 cups packed, cooked chopped spinach, very well drained (see note)
1 egg
1 egg yolk
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
Pinch of nutmeg
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium-sized skillet.
2
Add onion, saute until tender but not brown, and then add garlic and saute a few minutes longer.
3
In the container of a food processor, combine onion and garlic with spinach, egg, egg yolk, lemon juice and rind, nutmeg and bread crumbs, and process until blended.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Pour olive oil to the depth of about 1/2 inch in a heavy skillet and heat.
6
Form spinach mixture into patties, using a heaping tablespoon of the mixture for each patty.
7
Fry until brown on one side, turn and brown the other side.
8
Drain patties on absorbent paper.

155

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil plus oil as needed for frying, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, well minced, 1 1/2 cups packed, cooked chopped spinach, very well drained (see note), and more.

Yes, Spinach Keftes 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.

Spinach Keftes

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