Spinach and Pine Nut Croquettes
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach
- Onion
- Garlic
- Pine nuts
- Milk
- Flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Nutmeg
- Eggs
- Breadcrumbs
Preparation
- Sauté the finely chopped onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Boil the spinach for 5 minutes, then drain it thoroughly.
- Mix the spinach with the sautéed onion and garlic. Add the whole pine nuts.
- Add the flour and stir until it toasts lightly.
- Pour in the milk and add the nutmeg. Season again and let the mixture cool in the refrigerator.
- Shape the croquettes and coat them in beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
- Fry them and place on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
- Eat and take a nice nap afterwards.
Spinach
To fight anemia and prevent vision problems
Spinach is a dark green plant with large, edible leaves.
It can be eaten raw, boiled, or fried, and is sold fresh or frozen.
It was first cultivated in ancient Persia and was introduced to Spain in the 11th century by the Arabs. By the 15th century, it was already popular throughout Europe.
It grows best in rich, very moist soil.
Worldwide production reaches around 15 million tons each year, with China accounting for 85 percent. Other major producers include the United States, Japan, and Turkey.
Organic composition: iron, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, folic acid, and vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and K.
Its consumption helps fight anemia, has antioxidant power, and benefits eyesight, the heart, the brain, the digestive system, bones, skin, and hair.
Spinach croquettes are a last-minute solution that never fails.
Pine Nuts
Perfect for athletes and people who perform intense physical activity
Are pine nuts nuts or seeds? Strictly speaking, they’re seeds, but in the culinary world, they’re considered nuts.
Pine nuts are the seeds of pine trees and araucarias, found inside the cones.
They are widely used in cooking and baking, both in desserts and in savory dishes with vegetables, fresh salads, fish, or meat.
They can be eaten boiled, roasted, or fried, and are even ground into flour in some recipes.
In certain regions of the world, they are used as biofuel for vehicles.
They have a high caloric value, an excellent protein and fiber content, and are rich in vitamins A, B2, B3, B5, and E, as well as minerals like potassium, iron, zinc, and magnesium.
They help reduce bad cholesterol, support heart and eye health, have anti-aging properties, and are ideal for athletes and those with demanding physical routines.
Powerful croquettes — pine nut croquettes.
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