Description
These Spinach and Ricotta Balls are a delightful appetizer or snack that combines creamy ricotta, nutrient-packed spinach, and savory Parmesan. Baked to golden perfection, these veggie balls are bursting with flavor and make a perfect addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Ricotta Balls:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray (if baking or air frying)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or air fryer to 375°F. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Form Balls: Roll mixture into 1 tablespoon-sized balls. For baking, place on a parchment-lined sheet, spray with olive oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes. For air frying, spray balls with olive oil, cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with marinara sauce or over pasta.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Can also be pan-fried in olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
