Spinach Balls Recipe

Name: Spinach Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups arborio rice; 1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 3 -3 ½ cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese; 14-½ cup grated cheese; breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups arborio rice
1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
3 -3 ½ cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
14-½ cup grated cheese
breadcrumbs

1
Cook onions in little oil over moderate heat until transparent.
2
Add rice, stir over heat for 10 seconds.
3
Add 1 cup of stock and stir.
4
Add tomato paste, garlic and stir through.
5
Simmer until liquid is almost absorbed.
6
Add next cup of stock and repeat process.
7
When final cup of stock is almost absorbed add spinach and stir through.
8
Simmer covered until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked (a little extra water may be required depending upon rice texture).
9
Finally add cheese and mix through.
10
Refrigerate until cold.
11
Roll into balls and coat with bread crumbs.
12
At this stage they may be frozen.
13
Freeze well for up to 1 month.
14
To serve, bake in oven, or lightly pan fry until heated through and golden brown.
15
Serve with homemade or store bought tzatziki (yoghurt dip).

1921

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups arborio rice, 1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Spinach Balls falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spinach Balls

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