Spinach Cake (Torta de Espinacas)
Erica Dinho
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 210 kcal
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 11/4 cups milk
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pinch nutmeg
- 1 garlic clove
- 8 oz frozen spinach thawed
- 3 eggs beaten
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk often until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add the milk gradually and continue whisking often until the sauce is smooth and thick, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Place the spinach and garlic in a blender and add the white sauce(bechamel sauce). Blend until smooth.
Place the spinach mixture in a plastic container and add the eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
preheat the oven to 350F.
In a small bowl, mix the parmesan and bread crumbs.
Pour the spinach mixture in a baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs and parmesan mixture.
Bake for about 35 minutes or until the cake is done.
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 531mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 7128IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 331mgIron: 2mg
Keyword meatless recipe, spinach recipes