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Spinach Cake

Spinach Cake (Torta de Espinacas)

Erica Dinho
5 from 29 votes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Nutrition

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
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