Add one tablespoon oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced onion for five minutes until translucent. Add crushed garlic, sauté for two minutes longer.

Add half of the fresh spinach and allow the spinach to wilt and shrink slightly, then add remaining half and cover again, until all of the spinach has wilted.

Remove from heat and transfer the cooked mixture to a mesh strainer. With a spatula, gently press mixture in the strainer to remove excess moisture. Transfer mixture to a cutting board and roughly chop.

Place chopped mixture into a mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

With an ice cream scoop or quarter cup measuring cup, scoop the mixture into your hand and form smooth flat patties. Place them onto a sheet tray as you go.

Add remaining oil to the skillet over medium heat and bring to about 365 degrees Fahrenheit. Place patties into the hot oil in small batches. Fry until brown, about four minutes on each side. Place on a paper towel or rack to drain.

Serve immediately.