Spinach Beef Patties With Brown Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey (93% lean)
• 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach (or 2 bunches fresh)
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper to taste
• 3 cups cooked brown rice

Method

1. 1 Preheat a large frying pan over medium heat without oil.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine ground meat, spinach, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. 3 Form the mixture into 12 small balls, then flatten them into patties using a spatula.
4. 4 Place patties in the hot pan and cook until browned and cooked through on both sides.
5. 5 Serve the meat cakes over a bed of cooked brown rice.