Spinach Potato Patties aka Spinach Cakes

Spinach Potato Patties aka Spinach Cakes

These spinach potato patties aka spinach cakes make great appetizers or side dish. Easy to make, full of nutritious greens and absolutely delicious to enjoy anytime of the year. Serve them as snack with some ketchup or sandwich them in mini burger buns for a quick veggies burger.

Aren’t these patties jut gorgeously green? I love green veggies but I still do have a hard them with the other clowns in my family including my husband. And one of the easy ways I use feed these are in such patties. You must remember my Swiss Chard and Parsnip patties from before. Well these are Spinach and Potato but it’s really very similar.

What’s amazing with my kids is otherwise they do not fancy leaves but in patties they just go down so easy. My son will eat a plate full of these with ketchup and really enjoy them too!  Which is why I honestly make them more often then I want to!  ha!!

I have put these on the table with a few burger buns on play dates and guess what the kids enjoyed them. I think kids love anything in the form of patties or balls right? And I know it’s not just my kids.

Spinach potato patties aka Spinach Cakes

Well, lets talk ingredients and substitutes

• Spinach – Well this one is made with spinach but any leafy green that you fancy would work just as well. Keep the quantity the same so the rest of the ingredient will blend well together.
• Potatoes – I think spinach and potato make a great combination. I tried sweet potato they do work but my kids found them too sweet. You can try celeriac or parsnip as well just keep an eye on cooking time. I think celeriac takes a bit longer to cook so … you may be better of par boiling them. Haven’t tried it yet.
• Cheese – I do like the sharpness of the cheddar and the nutty flavor from the Parmesan but any cheese would work just as well.
• Fresh Herbs – I am a cilantro person so I use a lot of cilantro in my cooking. You are free to use parsley or any that works for you. As long as you like the flavor it works in this recipe.

Spinach Potato Patties aka Spinach Cakes

Spinach Potato Patties aka Spinach Cakes

Tools

• Fry Pan
• BowlandSpoon
• Spatula
• Grater
• Chopping board andKitchen knife

Ingredients

• Spinach – 1 bunch  (about 4 cups chopped)
• Potato – 2 medium (about 2 cups grated)
• Onion – 1/2 medium (about 1/4 cup chopped)
• Garlic – 1/2 tsp grated
• Eggs -2 large
• All Purpose Flour – 55 grams (1/4 cup)
• Parmesan – grated 1/4 cup
• Cheddar Cheese –  1/4 cup
• Herbs – cilantro/parsley – 1/4 cup
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Pepper  – 1/2 tsp
• Oil to shallow fry – 1/4 cup or more.

Method

Prepare Veggies

• Clean, wash and pat dry the spinach well
• Chop into small thin strips or as desired.
• Clean, peel and grate the potato (use thick side of grater)
• Clean and Chop onions as fine as you can

Spinach Potato Patties aka Spinach Cakes

Prepare batter

• Add all ingredients in a bowl
• Starting with the spinach and potato – mix well.
• Add in the finely chopped onion and grated garlic – mix well.
• Followed by the cheeses and herbs.
• Next add in the flour, salt and pepper – mix well.
• Lastly add the eggs – Mix well.

Spinach Potato Patties aka Spinach Cakes

Cook Patties

• Add a tablespoon oil in a large fry pan
• Using your hands foam small golf size balls first then flatten on the palm of your hands
• Carefully place them in the hot oiled fry pan.
• You want to cook them on medium for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
• Keep a close eye on the heat – the veggies are raw so you want to cook them on both sides slowly without getting too brown or brunt
• Use oil as needed to help cook.
• Once done – remove them on a clean paper hand towel to absorb any excess oil.
• Serve with ketchup on the side.

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Spinach Potato Patties aka Spinach Cakes

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Spinach Potato Patties aka Spinach Cakes

Prep 5 mins

Cook 8 mins

Total 13 mins

Author Veena Azmanov

Yield 6 servings

These spinach potato patties aka spinach cakes make great appetizers or side dish. Easy to make, full of nutritious greens and absolutely delicious to enjoy anytime of the year. Serve them as snack with some ketchup or sandwich them in mini burger buns for a quick veggies burger. 

Ingredients

• Spinach - 1 bunch  (about 4 cups chopped)
• Potato - 2 medium (about 2 cups grated)
• Onion - 1/2 medium (about 1/4 cup chopped)
• Garlic - 1/2 tsp grated
• Eggs -2 large
• All Purpose Flour - 55 grams (1/4 cup)
• Parmesan - grated 1/4 cup
• Cheddar Cheese -  1/4 cup
• Herbs - cilantro/parsley - 1/4 cup
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Pepper  - 1/2 tsp
• Oil to shallow fry - 1/4 cup or more.

Instructions

Prepare Veggies

• Clean, wash and pat dry the spinach well
• Chop into small thin strips or as desired.
• Clean, peel and grate the potato (use thick side of grater)
• Clean and Chop onions as fine as you can

Prepare batter

• Add all ingredients in a bowl
• Starting with the spinach and potato - mix well.
• Add in the finely chopped onion and grated garlic - mix well.
• Followed by the cheeses and herbs.
• Next add in the flour, salt and pepper - mix well.
• Lastly add the eggs - Mix well.

Cook Patties

• Add a tablespoon oil in a large fry pan
• Using your hands foam small golf size balls first then flatten on the palm of your hands
• Carefully place them in the hot oiled fry pan.
• You want to cook them on medium for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
• Keep a close eye on the heat - the veggies are raw so you want to cook them on both sides slowly without getting too brown or brunt
• Use oil as needed to help cook.
• Once done - remove them on a clean paper hand towel to absorb any excess oil.
• Serve with ketchup on the side.

Courses Appetizer, Sides

Cuisine Italian

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7 g		11%
	Saturated Fat 2 g	10%
	Unsaturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 75 mg		25%
Sodium 540 mg		23%
Total Carbohydrates 26 g		9%
	Dietary Fiber 4 g	16%
	Sugars 1 g
Protein 9 g		18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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