1 c. (2 bunches) cooked, fresh spinach
1/2 sm. onion
1 tbsp. oil
3/4 c. low-fat or regular cottage cheese
1/2 c. VERY DRY whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Swiss cheese
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
Dash of nutmeg
2 egg yolks
2 egg white, beaten stiff

Squeeze out any liquid remaining in spinach and chopped fine. Chop onion fine and saute in oil.

Add to spinach along with cottage cheese, bread crumbs, Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese, nutmeg and egg yolks. Fold mixture gently into egg whites.

Spoon onto lightly oiled, medium hot griddle or pan and cook until lightly browned on each side.

Makes about 8 tender patties.