Cheesy spinach hamburger I STEPbySTEP

Homemade food is always the healthier choise for kids nutrition. Here is an easy and yummy idea to make them eat vegetables: good for children and adults too.

MAKES 12 BURGERS

READY IN 30’

INGREDIENTS

4 frozen cubes spinach

Water and coarse salt to taste

1 lb ground meat (pork + beef)

1 egg

4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

4 tablespoons breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Cheese to taste

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

¼ glass white wine

½ glass hot water

STEP 1:BOIL THE SPINACH

Boil spinach in salted boiling water for about 10 minutes, then drain them and cut them with a knife. Put aside.

STEP 2: MAKE THE DOUGH

In a bowl mix spinach (when cold), meat, egg, parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper and knead well by hand.

STEP 3: ROLL OUT

Place the mixture betweeen two parchment paper sheets and roll it out using a rolling pin. With a glass cut some circles.

STEP 4: FILL AND CLOSE

Fill half circe with cheese, then close them with another meat circle. Press well with fingers to match meat.

STEP 5: COOK

Place oil in a pan, then add hamburgers and let them brown for a couple of minutes on both sides. Simmer with white wine until reduced, then add hot water and cook for 10-15 minutes covered with a lid.