Butternut Squash Patties with Spinach Filling
These pan-fried patties pair sweet, earthy butternut squash and potato with grated onion, black pepper, and a tender spinach filling. Lightly crisp from the skillet yet soft and melt-in-your-mouth inside, they make a warmly colored appetizer for fall gatherings or a satisfying accompaniment to dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves14
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butternut Squash Patties with Spinach Filling, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine butternut squash, potato, onion, and salt in a large bowl; let sit until moisture is drawn out, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a colander and squeeze out excess moisture.
- 2
Place the squash mixture in a bowl and mix in flour, egg, black pepper, and baking powder until well blended.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season the spinach with salt and pepper; transfer to a bowl.
- 4
Scoop squash mixture and form it into a small ball using your hands; flatten it into a patty. Add spinach to the flattened patty and form the patty around the spinach into a ball. Flatten the ball with the palms of your hands. Repeat with the remaining squash mixture and spinach to create additional spinach-stuffed patties.
- 5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the patties until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked patties to a plate and repeat with the remaining oil and patties.
- Calories 129.58 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.7 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 21.89 g 8%
- Total Fat 3.77 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.58 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.71 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 131.67 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.72 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 4.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 107.97 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.24 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 600.28 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 779.21 mcg Good Source 87%
- Vitamin C 26.51 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Butternut Squash Patties with Spinach Filling is made with 12 ingredients and serves 14. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, and Butternut Squash. Each serving provides about 129.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butternut Squash Patties with Spinach Filling made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Chopped Spinach. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butternut Squash Patties with Spinach Filling?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 129.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butternut Squash Patties with Spinach Filling easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Butternut Squash Patties with Spinach Filling healthy?
- Butternut Squash Patties with Spinach Filling has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 129.58 calories and 3.7 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 131.67 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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