Spinach Balls
I took these Spinach Balls to a Friendsgiving celebration and even the most skeptical of eaters was an immediate fan. These fun little balls are so flavorful that they can be served with a dip or just on their own! Don’t be daunted by the use of the food processor, it makes the whole mixing and chopping “process” take about 1 minute instead of 10.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. frozen spinach thawed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup wheat bread broken into small pieces or 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs, use wheat/gluten free, if needed
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. white or black pepper
Dill Sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
- 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh dill minced, or 1 Tbsp. dried
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Toast the bread (if using).
- Place the thawed spinach in a fine mesh strainer, squeeze out any excess water over the sink, and then place it in the food processor.
- Chop and add the toasted bread or breadcrumbs, the cheese, egg, garlic, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Pulse it until it is thoroughly combined.
- Using wet hands, form the mixture into golf ball sized balls and put them on the baking sheet. (It should make about 20 balls.)
- Bake them for 20 minutes until they are slightly puffed and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce (if using) by combining the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill and garlic. Add salt and pepper if desired, or 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
Video: Check out Jessica making these and Pumpkin Crostini on Facebook Live.
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Nutrition
Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 325mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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