Spinach "Brownies"

It's surprising that spinach can taste this good. You're probably thinking that "brownies" is a deceiving description of anything that contains spinach. These might not be sweet, but they are still a treat. The original recipe called them brownies and the name stuck. They're spinach bars made much like a quiche, but with a thicker, brownie-like batter. Traditional brownies are tempting, but I have a lot harder time not devouring a pan of these in one sitting than resisting their chocolate cousins.

INGREDIENTS
10 oz. fresh spinach, rinsed and chopped
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, divided
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups mozzarella, shredded

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Butter or grease a 9x13 baking dish.

2. Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add spinach and saute until limp.

3. In a large bowl combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk in the eggs. Stir in the spinach mixture and mozzarella.

4. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, until the center is set. Serve hot or cooled.

Serves 8.

(Adapted from All Recipes)