Recipe: Curried Spinach Balls
Description:
These delightful Curried Spinach Balls are a perfect addition to any meal, complementing pasta, rice, or new potatoes with their mild yet flavorful curry accent. With a blend of garlic, onions, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, these savory treats are bound to become a favorite at your table.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 229.9
- Fat Content: 11.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 115.6mg
- Sodium Content: 885.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21.7g
- Fiber Content: 4.4g
- Sugar Content: 7.4g
- Protein Content: 12.1g
Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (2 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Onion | 3/4 cup |
| Butter | 2 tbsp |
| Lite olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Fresh spinach | 1 bunch |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Pepper | 1/2 tsp |
| Parmesan cheese | 1/4 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Curry powder | 1 tbsp |
| Breadcrumbs | 1 1/2 cups |
Instructions:
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Prepare Spinach: Begin by chopping the fresh spinach and set it aside.
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Saute Aromatics: In a large saucepan, melt the butter (or use olive oil) over medium heat. Saute the minced garlic and finely chopped onions until they turn light brown and aromatic.
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Cook Spinach: Add the chopped spinach to the saucepan along with salt and pepper. Cover and let it cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the spinach wilts down.
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Drain Spinach: Once the spinach is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and drain the excess liquid from the spinach. Give it a gentle squeeze to remove any remaining moisture.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach with breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and beaten eggs. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Refrigerate Mixture: Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the spinach mixture for at least 2 hours, allowing it to firm up and meld the flavors together.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) to ensure it’s ready when you’re done shaping the spinach balls.
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Prepare Baking Dish: Pour your preferred sauce (or soup) into a 9-inch baking dish. Mix in the curry powder to infuse the sauce with its flavor.
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Shape Balls: After chilling, take the spinach mixture out of the refrigerator and shape it into 2-inch balls using your hands. Ensure they are compact and evenly shaped.
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Arrange Balls: Arrange the shaped spinach balls in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the spinach balls, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside.
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Rotate Balls: Halfway through the baking time, gently turn the spinach balls to ensure they cook evenly and are coated with the flavorful sauce.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, serve the Curried Spinach Balls hot, alongside your favorite accompaniments such as pasta, rice, or new potatoes.
These Curried Spinach Balls are a delightful way to incorporate healthy greens into your meal, and their savory, mildly spiced flavor will have everyone coming back for more. Enjoy the burst of flavors and the heartiness of this dish! ๐ฒ๐ฟ
