Instructions: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add spinach, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt and pepper to taste and nutmeg, if using.

Stir, then remove to a mixing bowl. Heat about 1/4 inch oil in a large skillet. Shape spinach mixture into 3-inch patties about 1 inch wide and 1/2 inch thick. In batches, fry patties, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges.

Yields 16
patties.

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Note: Originally cultivated in Persia in the 6th century, spinach was first introduced to Europe by way of the Moors about 1000 years ago. It quickly became a Sephardic favourite.

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