Ingredients
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12 ounces fresh spinach, (see Note)
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1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, or low-fat cottage cheese
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½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 clove garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Pulse spinach in three batches in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add ricotta (or cottage cheese), Parmesan, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
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Coat 8 cups of the muffin pan with cooking spray. Divide the spinach mixture among the 8 cups (they will be very full).
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Bake the spinach cakes until set, about 20 minutes. Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and turn out onto a clean cutting board or large plate. Serve warm, sprinkled with more Parmesan, if desired.
Tips
Equipment: Muffin pan with 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups
Note: Baby spinach is immature or young spinach--it's harvested earlier than large-leaved mature spinach. We like the sturdy texture of mature spinach in cooked dishes and serve tender, mild-flavored baby spinach raw or lightly wilted. Baby and mature spinach can be used interchangeably in these recipes (yields may vary slightly); be sure to remove the tough stems from mature spinach before using.
Weights & Measures
10 ounces trimmed mature spinach=about 10 cups raw
10 ounces baby spinach=about 8 cups raw
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
141 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
13g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 2 spinach cakes | |
Calories 141 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 13g | 26% |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
Cholesterol 110mg | 37% |
Vitamin A 8316IU | 166% |
Vitamin C 24mg | 27% |
Folate 182mcg | 45% |
Sodium 449mg | 20% |
Calcium 310mg | 24% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Magnesium 80mg | 19% |
Potassium 563mg | 12% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.