Healthy Baked Spinach Balls Recipe - Nutrient-Rich Appetizers

Baked Spinach Balls

YIELD Makes 12 servings

Ensure a delicious beginning to any meal with these appetizers packed with flavor and nutrient-rich spinach. Spinach is a great source of iron, which is important in the fight against anemia.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups sage and onion or herb-seasoned bread stuffing mix 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 1/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 egg whites, beaten Dijon or honey mustard (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Combine bread stuffing mix, onion, cheese, garlic, thyme and pepper in medium bowl; mix well. Combine spinach, broth and egg whites in separate medium bowl; mix well. Stir into bread cube mixture. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until mixture is firm.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Shape mixture into 24 balls; place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until spinach balls are browned. Serve with mustard for dipping, if desired. Garnish, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Meat NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 2 Spinach Balls Sodium 227 mg Protein 3 g Fiber <1 g Carbohydrate 9 g Cholesterol 1 mg Saturated Fat <1 g Total Fat 1 g Calories from Fat 12 % Calories 52 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Vegetable 1/2 Starch 1/2