Appetizer Recipes - Artichoke Spinach Balls

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and calories.

Thaw frozen spinach and set aside.

Open a can of artichoke hearts and prepare to use them.

Minced garlic cloves and set aside.

Shred mozzarella cheese from a block.

In a bowl, combine thawed spinach, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and eggs.

Add salt and a seasoning called tango verde to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients well.

Place the mixture in the freezer for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, form the mixture into balls.

Roll each ball in flour, then dip in egg mixture, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.

If the balls seem delicate, place them back in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to firm up.

Heat oil in a pan and add the balls, cooking until golden brown, about 3 minutes, flipping them to ensure even cooking.

Remove the balls and place them on a broiler pan to drain excess oil.

Squeeze Italian lemon juice over the cooked balls before serving.

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