Keto Spinach Balls Appetizer

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These gluten free keto spinach balls are great for when you’re feeling a bit peckish. They also make a fabulous keto appetizer. Only 0.5g net carbs per spinach ball.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Starter or Snack

Cuisine: British

Servings: balls

Calories: 44kcal

Author: Katrin Nürnberger

Ingredients

6 cups fresh spinach leaves 200g. Makes ⅔ cup (130g) packed cooked spinach ***see notes
3 large eggs beaten
⅔ cup grated cheddar 75g
⅓ cup grated parmesan 25g
1 cup almond flour
2 tablespoon whole psyllium husk or 1 tablespoon psyllium husk powder
⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
⅓ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped (15g)
1 tablespoon olive oil ½ in the mix and ½ on top

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200C / 400F electric or 180C / 350F fan.
Place the spinach in a large bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes until wilted. Alternatively, let the spinach leaves wilt in a pan with a splash of water.
Allow to cool, then squeeze out the water using your hands, a muslin cloth or use strong kitchen roll. You should be left with ⅔ cup (130g) cooked spinach.
Chop the spinach and add it to a large mixing bowl along with all the remaining ingredients - eggs, cheddar and parmesan, almond flour, psyllium husk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, parsley and ½ tablespoon olive oil. Mix until combined.
Roll the mixture into balls and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Spray the spinach balls with a little olive oil.
Bake for 20 - 23 minutes until golden on top, turning after 15 - 18 minutes.

Notes

0.5g net carbs per spinach ball. Makes 18 spinach balls. Serves 6 people as an appetizer or snack (1.5g net carbs / 3 balls per serve).

***You can also use frozen spinach, just cook the same way and measure the quantity.

Optional: Add a touch of salt to the mixture. I did not feel the need because the cheese is salty in itself.

Tip: If the dough is sticking rub your hands in olive oil first before rolling into balls.

Option to use the air fryer. Air fry at 180C / 350F for about 17-20 minutes.

Serve with:

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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