Vegetables & sides / RICETTI
Maltese spinach with eggs and cheese
Well-drained spinach bound with eggs and grated cheese.
◷ 30 min / 4 servings
Method
- Wilt spinach in a covered pot. Drain, squeeze out water and chop roughly.
- Warm oil and chopped garlic in a pan for a minute. Add spinach for 3 minutes.
- Beat eggs with cheese and seasoning and pour over spinach.
- Stir gently for 4–5 minutes until egg is set. Serve warm.
✳ From the kitchen
Squeeze spinach thoroughly so the mixture binds well.
Tradition reference
Corinthia · Maltese sweets and fillings ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.