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Gluten Free Spinach Balls recipe

(Gluten Free) Spinach & Rice Balls

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 71kcal
Author: Colleen Kennedy
Gluten Free Spinach Balls made with spinach cheese and rice are a great kid friendly appetizer idea!
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Ingredients

  • 10 package Veetee Rice or other rice of your choice
  • ½ cup defrosted chopped spinach squeezed dry (or more to taste)
  • Heaping ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Heaping ¼ cup Mozzarella cheese
  • Kosher salt & black pepper
  • 1-2 TBS grapeseed or olive oil

Instructions

  • Cook your rice according to package instructions.
  • In a bowl, combine rice, spinach, cheeses and seasonings.
  • Roll mixture into balls while still warm.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet and saute Spinach and Rice Balls for a few minutes, until sides are a bit browned and balls are heated through.
  • Serve & enjoy!

Notes

You can prep these ahead, cover tightly and fry up when ready. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4servings | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 2335IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg