Soy-Free Spinach Balls
Delightfully nutritious and wholly satisfying, these Soy-Free Spinach Balls are the perfect snack or appetizer for anyone seeking wholesome, allergen-friendly options. Packed with vibrant fresh spinach, gluten-free breadcrumbs, and a protein-rich chickpea flour base, these baked bites are infused with garlic, nutritional yeast, and a hint of nutmeg for a flavorful punch. A flaxseed "egg" binds the ingredients seamlessly, ensuring a soy-free, vegan treat that's also gluten-free. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection in the oven, these spinach balls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve them warm or at room temperature with your favorite dipping sauce for the ultimate guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Fresh spinach
- 120 grams Gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 60 grams Chickpea flour
- 30 grams Nutritional yeast
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 15 grams Ground flaxseed
- 60 milliliters Water
- 15 milliliters Olive oil
- 5 grams Salt
- 2 grams Black pepper
- 1 gram Nutmeg
- 15 grams Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash the spinach thoroughly, then blanch it in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water, then finely chop the spinach.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseed and water. Set aside for 5-10 minutes to create a flaxseed egg substitute.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, gluten-free breadcrumbs, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and chopped parsley.
Add the flaxseed mixture to the bowl and mix thoroughly until it forms a cohesive dough. If the mixture feels too dry, add a small amount of water, one teaspoon at a time.
Using clean hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are golden brown and firm on the outside.
Allow the spinach balls to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3160 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.9 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1511 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
