recipe says "see note" about using fresh spinach.  I can't find a note.

If you go to the eatingwell.com website you'll see the note, it's about using mature vs. baby spinach.  

I read the reviews and many said they used frozen chopped spinach.  I would definitely go for that option as it cuts the prep time considerably.  Just make sure to squeeze all the moisture out of the frozen.

@figurethefat - Thanks for the note info!

Geee... one cake is 142 calories. I think that is too small of a portion for 142 calories. Plus the salt amount is pretty high. I for sure would want to eat two and then I would be at almost 300 calories on two spinach muffins? I don't think that it would be enough for me... but you never know...

is there a way to save these recipes like in a recipe book on calorie count?

It says that a portion is 2 cakes:

Makes 4 servings, 2 spinach cakes each

So 141 calories is for 2 spinach cakes

And the salt is all from the cheese, obviously. I've never seen reduced sodium cheese - I wonder if it exists...

I'll try it - it sounds good.

leave out the parmesan cheese and the sodium will be less-add some other cheese with less sodium like-low sodium cheddar

To Weichel re too much sodium, you can also use less sodium cottage cheese and omit the 1/4 tsp salt

Original Post by: amytretton

is there a way to save these recipes like in a recipe book on calorie count?

It is two cakes per serving.....a great bargain for a side dish if you eat one or two!

Original Post by: k8cymay8

leave out the parmesan cheese and the sodium will be less-add some other cheese with less sodium like-low sodium cheddar

Sargento makes a few of their sliced cheese low sodium.  It's not really bad, or very good either!  The biggest issue is that to save on calories and cut out sodium it is sliced very thin and so it sticks together.  

I made this recipe a few times already with slight variations:

1. Egg Beaters instead of whole eggs (Significantly reduces calories, fat, and cholesterol.)

2. Fat-free Cottage Cheese and regular shredded Parmesan

3. Added mushrooms, onion, and green chile to bulk it up a bit more and add flavor

4. No cheese garnish (I don't really care about how they look, as long as they taste good!)

Original Post by: nomoreexcuses

It says that a portion is 2 cakes:

Makes 4 servings, 2 spinach cakes each

So 141 calories is for 2 spinach cakes

And the salt is all from the cheese, obviously. I've never seen reduced sodium cheese - I wonder if it exists...

I'll try it - it sounds good.

Swiss is naturally low in sodium (around 60mg/serving). They made shredded Swiss that I feel would go great in this recipe.

Mmm

Oh, and don't forget that cottage cheese is ridiculously high in sodium as well, not just the Parm. I would use the Ricotta, and omit the added 1/4 tsp of salt. Who needs to add salt when everything else already has it in it??

Makes 4 servings, 2 spinach cakes each

The recipe states that 2 cakes equals one serving.

Made this tonight. Really simple and really tasty. When I do it again though I am going to make a couple of changes.

Include some spring onions (any other type may be too heavy and overpower the flavour) and also add in a few chilli flakes to give it a bit of a kick.

Thanks for the recipe!!