Ingredients
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For the Spinach Balls:
- 2 cups frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if preferred)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan for rolling (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Spinach
- Thaw the Spinach: Start by thawing the frozen spinach in the microwave or by letting it sit at room temperature. Once thawed, place the spinach in a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth and press out as much water as possible.
- Chop the Spinach: After removing the water, chop the spinach into small pieces to help distribute the flavor evenly throughout the balls.
Mix the Ingredients
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, mozzarella, beaten eggs, chopped onion, garlic, olive oil, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix Until Well Combined: Stir everything together until fully combined. You should have a thick, sticky mixture.
Form the Spinach Balls
- Shape the Balls: Scoop about a tablespoon of the spinach mixture and roll it into a ball. Continue until all the mixture is used up.
- Roll in Parmesan (Optional): For an extra cheesy finish, roll each spinach ball in the remaining grated Parmesan before placing it on the baking sheet.
Bake the Spinach Balls
- Bake: Place the spinach balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Cool Slightly: Let the spinach balls cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 min.
- Cooling Time: 5 min.
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 spinach balls
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g