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A plate featuring several golden-brown spinach fritters, served alongside a small bowl of creamy white dip. The fritters have a slightly crispy exterior and are placed on a white plate with blue floral patterns.
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Healthy Spinach Patties Recipe

Make this healthy spinach patties recipe with simple ingredients in just 30 minutes for a nutrient-packed side dish, appetizer, or snack!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy, spinach
Servings: 16 patties
Calories: 37kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 21 Ounces Spinach
  • ½ cup Oats flour or semolina/flour/Quinoa/lentils (cooked)
  • 2 Eggs
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • Green onion optional
  • Serve with yogurt
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Instructions

  • In a large pan heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Drain the liquids out of the spinach as much as possible. Transfer to a cutting board, roughly chop.
  • Transfer to a bowl, add eggs and mix well. Add spices, oats, flour and mix until combined.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan, scoop 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and cook for 3 minutes or until golden, flip and cook 3 minutes or until golden.
  • If you prefer to bake the patties: preheat oven to 350F (180C), scoop the 1-2 tablespoons of the batter on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve with Tzatziki and salad.

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Notes

  • FAQs: Make sure you read the FAQs for this recipe which are located above the recipe box for additional tips and troubleshooting! For extra tips and variations read the article.
  • Watch the Video: For a better understanding of the recipe, I always recommend watching the video recipe, which includes a step-by-step guide to help you succeed.
  • If the pattie mixture is too wet, add 1-2 tablespoons of flour of your choice.
  • For the flour, you can use oat flour, AP flour, cooked nd mashed quinoa, cooked and mashed lentils.

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3587IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg