Spinach Balls
Perfect for holiday parties and celebrating all things green, Spinach Balls, made with spinach, herbs, and cheese, are incredibly delicious!
Servings 20 balls
Calories 79kcal
Ingredients
- 20 ounces frozen spinach defrosted and squeezed dry (2 pkgs)
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup yellow onion peeled and finely chopped
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add the drained spinach, bread crumbs, onion, Parmesan, butter, eggs, garlic, oregano, thyme, and basil to a large mixing bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the spinach mixture. Roll each scoop into a 1-inch ball and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room between each ball. (There should be 20-22 balls.)
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the balls start to turn lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve warm or at room temperature with tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3474IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
