Directory > Reference > Recipes > Appetizer > Parmesan spinach cakes

Parmesan spinach cakes

Recipe Information

Description:
Parmesan spinach cakes is a delicious American recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 25 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 (2 cakes per serving) servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4 (2 cakes per serving)
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 25 Minutes
Total Time 40 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Cheese; Spinach
Category Dairy; Vegetables
Meal Brunch; Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh spinach

  • ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese

  • ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 400°F.

  • Add the spinach to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer the chopped spinach to a medium bowl. Add the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper, and stir.

  • Using cooking spray, coat an 8 cup muffin pan. Divide the spinach mixture among the 8 cups. Bake for 20 minutes and then remove from the oven. Let the spinach cakes to sit in the pan for 5 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 141 cal

  • Total fat: 8g

  • Saturated fat: 4g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 123mg

  • Sodium: 560mg

  • Potassium: 560mg

  • Carbohydrate: 6g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 13g