Description
Simple patties made with mashed potatoes, spinach, and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the mashed potatoes, chopped spinach, minced garlic, flour, beaten egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into a flat patty, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the patties in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and heated through.
- Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute breadcrumbs for flour for a crispier exterior.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 35
Keywords: spinach, garlic, potato patties, potato cakes, vegetarian side, pan fried