White Bean Burgers With Wilted Spinach Recipe

Name: White Bean Burgers With Wilted Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 410 g cannellini beans; 40 g finely grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; 1 pinch of grated nutmeg; 40 g sliced italian salami, rind discarded, diced; 1 medium egg, beaten; 2 -3 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs, plus extra to coat; 2 tablespoons light olive oil; 500 g spinach, washed, stalks removed; 1 lemon, quartered

Servings: persons

1
Drain beans, place in a bowl with parmesan, parsley, nutmeg and seasoning.
2
Roughly mash with fork, keeping mixture slightly course.
3
Beat in salami and egg with wooden spoon.
4
Add breadcrumbs one Tbsp at a time until firm enough to shape into 8 balls.
5
Gently flatten each ball into a patty and lightly coat in breadcrumbs.
6
Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and fry patties 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown.
7
Reserve and keep warm.
8
Pack spinach into a large saucepan, adding just enough water to cling to the leaves.
9
Cover and steam over a medium high heat 3 minutes until wilted, stirring occasionally.
10
Drain and season.
11
Serve polpettine with spinach and lemon wedges for a light supper or lunch.

504

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 410 g cannellini beans, 40 g finely grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, 1 pinch of grated nutmeg, and more.

Yes, White Bean Burgers With Wilted Spinach 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!

White Bean Burgers With Wilted Spinach

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Variations & substitutions

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