Recipes
Mean Green Cheesy Bites
These savoury bites pack a nutritious punch with kale and spinach balanced by rich Italian cheeses. The mixture can be prepared ahead of time, then shaped and baked just before serving. Let the bites cool for 5 minutes after baking to allow the flavours to meld and make them easier to handle.
Serves
12
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
42 min
Print RecipeIngredients
- ¼ cup (60 mL) butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups (1 L) stemmed shredded kale
- 4 cups (1 L) baby spinach
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) salt and freshly ground pepper
- ¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Fontina cheese
- ½ cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups (500 mL) fresh bread crumbs
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; cook onion and garlic until softened, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Add kale, spinach, salt and pepper; cook until wilted, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; let cool completely.
- Step 2
Stir in parsley, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in Fontina, Parmesan and eggs. Add breadcrumbs; mix well until mixture holds together (mixture will be a little wet.) Shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Step 3
Bake until firm to the touch and golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
Substitute mozzarella for Fontina cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 210 |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Sodium | 410 mg |
