Spinach Cakes With Fennel

Directions

1. 1
   Place the spinach in a pan and cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly wilted.
2. 2
   Drain the spinach and then cool it.
3. 3
   Mash the ricotta and beat in the egg and the fennel seeds.
4. 4
   Season with salt and pepper and then stir in the cheese.
5. 5
   Squeeze as much excess water as possible from the spinach and then chop it and stir it into the cheese mixture.
6. 6
   Mix the thyme and flour together.
7. 7
   With heaping tbs, form the cheese and spinach mixture into small balls and then flatten into patties.
8. 8
   Roll the patties in the seasoned flour.
9. 9
   Bring a pan of water to boil and add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they rise to the surface.
10. 10
    Remove with a slotted spoon.
11. 11
    Enjoy!