Directions:
- PREPARATION:.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and, if using, the garlic and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the spinach, matza meal, salt, pepper, and, if using, the nutmeg.
- Stir in the eggs.
- If the mixture is too loose, add a little more matza meal.
- The mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for a day.
- Shape the spinach mixture into patties 3 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide, with tapered ends.
- In a large skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat.
- In batches, fry the patties, turning, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper toweling.
- Serve warm, accompanied with lemon wedges.
- VARIATIONS.
- Sephardic Spinach Patties with Cheese (Keftes de Espinaca con Queso):
- Add 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Muenster, Swiss, Gouda, or Cheddar cheese; or 1/4 cup grated kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese.
- Sephardic Spinach Patties with Walnuts (Keftes de Espinaca con Muez): Substitute 1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped walnuts for the matza meal.
- *To reheat the spinach patties, place in a large skillet, add 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock, and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 274.71 Kcal (1150 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 135.01 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 15g | 23% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 139.5mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 651.18mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1177.76mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbs | 26.25g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 1.62g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.22g | 29% | |
| Protein | 14.01g | 28% | |
| Vitamin C | 26.2mg | 44% | |
| Vitamin A | 2.3mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 9.9mg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 343.2mg | 34% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 73.2 Kcal (306 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 35.98 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4g | 23% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 37.17mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 173.52mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 313.84mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.99g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 0.43g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.92g | 29% | |
| Protein | 3.73g | 28% | |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 44% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.6mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 91.4mg | 34% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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