Vegetarian Mince and Spinach Potato Cakes recipe

Name: Vegetarian Mince and Spinach Potato Cakes
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 700g Potatoes; 300g Vegetarian mince; 90g Spinach; 1 Mixed peppers; 80g Cheddar Cheese; 25g Butter; 1 tsp Herbs; 1 tsp Salt; 4 tbsp Greek Yoghurt; 1 small head Lettuce; 1 Eggs; 50g Breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp Flour; 1 clove Garlic; 1 Onion

Crisp potato cakes packed with vegetarian mince, spinach, and herbs, then topped with melted cheddar. Serve them with a cooling yoghurt dressing for an easy but satisfying dinner.

50 min · Medium · British Jump to method

Vegetarian Mince and Spinach Potato Cakes

Ingredients

4 servings

700g Potatoes
300g Vegetarian mince
90g Spinach
1 Mixed peppers
80g Cheddar Cheese
25g Butter
1 tsp Herbs
1 tsp Salt
4 tbsp Greek Yoghurt
1 small head Lettuce
1 Eggs
50g Breadcrumbs
2 tbsp Flour
1 clove Garlic
1 Onion

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	521 kcal
Protein	23 g
Carbohydrates	56 g
Fat	22 g
Saturated fat	11 g
Fibre	7.4 g
Sugar	6.5 g
Sodium	750 mg

Why this works

A filling, moderately high-energy meal with decent protein and fibre, but it is relatively high in saturated fat and sodium due to the cheese, butter and added salt.

Protein from mince, egg and dairy. Provides a useful protein hit per serving, supporting satiety and muscle maintenance.

Fibre and micronutrients from vegetables. Potatoes, spinach, peppers, onion and lettuce add fibre plus folate, vitamin C and potassium.

Higher salt and saturated fat. Cheddar, butter and added salt increase saturated fat and sodium, which may be a concern if eaten regularly.

Method

Boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes until soft, then drain and mash with butter and salt.
Cook the vegetarian mince with the mixed peppers for 8-10 minutes, then stir in the spinach and herbs until wilted.
Mix the mince mixture through the mashed potatoes and shape into cakes. Chill for 10 minutes so they hold together better.
Fry the potato cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden, or bake at 200°C (Fan 180°C, 392°F, Gas Mark 6) for 15 minutes. Top with cheddar cheese and serve with Greek yoghurt and lettuce.

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