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Makeover Garlic Spinach Balls

Makeover Garlic Spinach Balls
In her Prattville, Alabama kitchen, Amy Hornbuckle bakes these yummy spinach balls without an ounce of guilt. That's because this recipe cut 72% of the cholesterol and 44% of the calories from the original version.
24 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup egg substitute
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Stir in spinach
  • until blended. Roll into 1-in. balls.
  • Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking
  • spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball equals 55 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 146 mg sodium,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Makeover Garlic Spinach Balls (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013