Potato nest with spinach

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By Shaalini Shaalu

Feb, 15th

626

Servings
2 persons
Cook Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
10 - 12

Ingredients

  • Hash brown
  • Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Onion
  • Lemon
  • Spinach
  • Garlic
  • Cheese
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Red chilli flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven at 400°F. In a medium bowl, mix the hash browns with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, chopped green onions, the zest from half a lemon, salt and fresh ground black pepper. With a spatula gently stir the potatoes thoroughly. Brush olive oil in the interior of a non-stick 12 cup-muffin tin. Carefully mold the hash browns in each muffin cup, pressing the sides and forming a small well in the center. Bake for 20 minutes, until they start to brown lightly. Remove from oven and set aside. Place spinach in a colander to drain water out and sauté in remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil and garlic, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5-6 minutes. salt and black pepper. Set aside to cool. In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs and milk with a pinch of salt. Add the cheese, mix well until smooth and creamy. With a spatula fold in sautéed spinach and garlic and incorporate completely. Using a spoon, fill the potato cups with the spinach mixture and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before carefully unmolding the nests. Serve.