March 19th...Joleen's Spinach Burgers!

Well that smile couldn't have gotten any bigger!  Joleen won last week's challenge for "creating and preparing a meal" using greens.  We had sooo many awesome recipes turned in and I will feature them on the blog this week, so stay tuned!  

Happy, happy girl!  Somebody REALLY likes their Timmy's!

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thru.  Form into 4-5 patties. 

You can refrigerate these for up to a day, covered.

Melt a little coconut oil in a frying pan over med-high heat.  Cook for

4-6 minutes each side.

These look awesome, super filling and super low calories...if you divide the recipe into 4 patties, their 120 calories each, or 6 patties is 80 calories each.

Why is Spinach good for you...because it's a nutrient-dense food.  This leafy green is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B6. It’s a very good source of protein, phosphorus, vitamin E, zinc,dietary fibre, and copper. Plus, it’s a good source of selenium, niacin, and omega-3 fatty acids.  Spinach is a heart-healthy food, keeps your gastrointestinal tract healthy,  acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps against eye disease, plus so much more!

JOLEEN'S SPINACH PATTIES

1 bag thawed & squeezed/drained, chopped spinach (I threw a regular baby in the freezer)

2 egg whites

1 whole egg

1/4 C Diced Onion

1/2 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Going to try Feta next time)

1/2 C bread crumbs

1/2 - 1 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thru.  Form into 4-5 patties. 

You can refrigerate these for up to a day, covered.

Melt a little coconut oil in a frying pan over med-high heat.  Cook for

4-6 minutes each side.