Vegan Spinach Balls

🧾 Ingredients (makes ~16–18 balls)

• 2 cups spinach, finely chopped (fresh or frozen & well-squeezed)

• ½ cup breadcrumbs or rolled oats (blended)

• ¼ cup onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, cheesy flavor)

• 2 tbsp chickpea flour or all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or salt to taste

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika or chili flakes

• 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or coriander)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. If using fresh spinach, lightly sauté or steam, then squeeze out all excess water.

2. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until soft.

3. Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes. Let cool.

4. Transfer mixture to a bowl and add breadcrumbs, flour, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, spices, and herbs.

5. Mix well and form small balls.

6. Cook your way:

   • Bake: 190°C / 375°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway

   • Air-fry: 180°C / 360°F for 12–15 minutes

   • Pan-fry: shallow fry until golden on all sides

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• With vegan yogurt dip or hummus

• In wraps or pita

• As a protein side with salad

• Tossed in marinara as vegan “meatballs”