Ingredients
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- 2 cups frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or traditional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for baking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thaw spinach completely and squeeze out all excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, then add spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, onion, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Shape mixture into small balls using a cookie scoop or hands, rolling until smooth.
- Arrange on baking sheet, lightly spray with oil, and bake 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dip, such as garlic yogurt sauce, marinara, or hummus.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs. Vegan option: replace eggs with flaxseed eggs and cheese with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 spinach balls
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg