Spinach and Meat Cakes

1 pound ground beef, or turkey, 7% fat (93% lean)
2 bunches spinach – washed and cut into pieces (may substitute a 1-pound bag of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained)
1/2 small finely chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
3 cups brown rice

1. Preheat frying pan (no oil).
2. Combine all ingredients except brown rice in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
3. Form mixture into 12 small balls. Place in frying pan and flatten into patties using a spatula.
4. Cook over medium heat until cooked on both sides.
5. Serve over brown rice.

Per Recipe: $ 5.63 Per Serving: $ 0.94

Adapted from:
Es Facil Campaign
Submitted by Brenda Grajeda
California Health Department – Los Angeles County