Spicy Spinach Balls Recipe
Ingredients
SPINACH BALLS
8 ounces ground turkey breast or 96% lean ground beef
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
1 teaspoon crushed fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice or bulgur wheat
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup grated nonfat or reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
2 egg whites
SAUCE
1 1/2 cups fat-free marinara sauce
Directions
1. Combine the ground turkey or beef and the herbs and spices in a medium-sized bowl, and mix thoroughly. Set aside for 15 minutes. Add the remaining spinach ball ingredients, and mix well.
2. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Shape the spinach mixture into 32 (1-inch) balls, and place them on the baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until browned.
3. Place the marinara sauce in a small saucepan, and simmer over medium-low heat just until hot. Transfer the sauce to a small bowl.
2. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Shape the spinach mixture into 32 (1-inch) balls, and place them on the baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until browned.
3. Place the marinara sauce in a small saucepan, and simmer over medium-low heat just until hot. Transfer the sauce to a small bowl.
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