Vegetarian Spinach Bites with Dipping Sauce
Gluten Free: undefined
Vegetarian: undefined
MAKES: serving
Ingredients
1 cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup onion, finely diced
10 oz frozen spinach, thawed
2 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 eggs
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Sea salt & pepper, to taste
Dipping sauce (combine all ingredients)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 tsp honey
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp sea salt
Directions
Using a food processor or blender, grind sunflower seeds into a flour-like consistency. Pour into a large mixing bowl.
Drain excess water from spinach using a dish towel or paper towel. Add to bowl with sunflower seeds.
Add onions, basil, garlic, cheese, eggs, butter, oregano, salt and pepper to the bowl. Mix until completely blended.
Form into 1-1/2-inch balls using a tablespoon or melon baller. Place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate uncovered 30-60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F and place the oven rack in the center of the oven.
Remove bites from refrigerator. Bake 5 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom. Flip and bake for another 15 minutes.
Serve with 2 tsp honey turmeric yogurt dipping sauce per 2 spinach bites.