Spinach and Meat Cakes

LOVE this one!!  James did too...Next time I'm just going to try to use fresh spinach b/c the frozen stuff made the meat a bit soggy so it didn't fry very well.  Tasty dish though!

Spinach and Meat Cakes

Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb chopped spinach (frozen should be thawed and well drained)
• 1/2 small finely chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• salt and pepper
• 3 C brown rice

1. Preheat frying pan (no oil)
2. Combine all ingredients except brown rice in a large mixing bowl.  Mix well.
3. Form mixture into 12 small balls.  Place in frying pan and flatten into patties using a spatula.
4. Cook over medium heat until cooked on both sides.
5. Serve over brown rice.

Mac & Cheese

Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 C Macaroni
• 1/2 C chopped onions
• 1/2 C evaporated milk, nonfat
• 1 beaten egg
• salt and pepper
• 1 1/4 C finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1. Cook macaroni according to directions.
2. Spray a casserole dish w/ nonstick cooking spray
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. Lightly spray saucepan w/ nonstick cooking oil and add onions to saute for about 3 minutes.
5. In another bowl, combine macaroni, onions and remaining ingredients and mix.
6. Transfer into casserole dish and bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.  Let stand for a few minutes before serving.