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Spinach Pancakes

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"Easy! Easy! Easy! AND tasty..." — BOBSDEAFSISTER

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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained

salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil

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Directions

In a medium bowl, mix together flour and eggs. Stir in spinach, and season with salt and pepper to taste and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Drop spinach mixture into the oil by the spoonful, and flatten into patties. Cook until browned on both sides. Remove to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.

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I was going to try baking the fritters instead of frying them, to reduce the fat, but the mixture was too runny to make a patty. Instead, I poured the mixture into a muffin tin and baked it at 350 (175C) for about half an hour. It came out great and I would definitely make it again. I also added celery salt and some dill. I'm giving the recipe four stars because it was a great idea and a good base.

—missus wife

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Mar 21, 2006

A good, basic recipe, thanks! It requires so few ingredients that I decided to give it a try yesterday (I had almost nothing in my fridge!):) However I altered the recipe as such which, in my opinion, makes it 4 stars worth: 1 cup drained spinach mixed with 1 Tbsp mustard, 1 cup steamed & mashed potatoes, a bit of fresh parsley, a grating of nutmeg, 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Overwise I followed the directions ;) It was really good and easy.

—frenchgirl

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Sep 06, 2005

I was really excited to try this recipe as I need more iron in my diet but I don't like spinach all that much. Well, I'd eat these spinach pancakes any day! Though I did make a couple of mistakes, accidentally leaving out one of the eggs and using baking powder. I wouldn't advise either of these changes as my patties were a bit too fat and never really got crispy, and my husband said they were too floury. I will try them again and update my rating then!<br><br><u>Update</u>:Well, I tried these again, this time following the recipe (except that I added a little grated parmesan!), and they were much better. They never really got crispy, maybe because I didn't flatten them enough, but I really liked them the way they were.

—RAZZMATAZZ

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Apr 05, 2005

I was so surprised this hadn't been reviewed yet! I would give it 6 stars if I could, because it's SPINACH and it's so GOOD! I followed the recipe exactly. Even my toddler son ate them, which is unusual with them being green and all. Make sure to keep them warm in a 200 degree oven if not serving right away, although they are best eaten immediately! This can even satisfy a craving for something fried, although much healthier than most fried foods! I will make this again and again!

—KRISTIN

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Apr 13, 2006

For a little variation, I used fresh spinach and I sauted it in Italian dressing. After the pancakes were done, I topped it off with a squeeze of lemon.

—kdimi

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May 04, 2012

If you find they're not crispy enough, it's because you didn't drain the spinach well. I enjoyed mine very much. I seasoned with celery salt and garlic powder, in addition to the salt, pepper, and paprika already called for. I ate them with tzatziki sauce.

—msr

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Dec 05, 2005

These were very good. I added 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and served with Mom's Dill Sauce. A new and interesting way of serving spinach!

—THEBACCHUS

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May 11, 2008

These are a huge favorite at my house. I've added everything from poultry seasoning to onion & garlic powder and it always comes out tasting great. My only gripe (and why it doesn't get 5 stars) is that they don't come out crispy enough to justify all the oil.

—Erin5266

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Nutrition

Calories
145 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
9.3 g
3%

Cholesterol
106 mg
35%

Fat
9.8 g
15%

Fiber
2.4 g
10%

Protein
6.6 g
13%

Sodium
185 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spinach Pancakes

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 145
Calories from Fat: 88

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.8g 15 %
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
Cholesterol 106mg 35 %
Sodium 185mg 7 %
Potassium 294mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 9.3g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 10 %
Protein 6.6g 13 %
Sugars 0.7g
Vitamin A 172 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 23 %
Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 22 %
Vitamin B6 11 %
Magnesium 21 %
Folate 72 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.