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Mean Green Cheesy Bites

  • Serves: 10
  • Cooking Time: 42 MINS
  • Total Calories: 210 CALS

Nutrients per serving:

  • Protein: 10g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Fibre: 2g
  • Sugars: 2g
  • Carbohydrate: 17g
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Directions

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.

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.

Bake until firm to the touch and golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Tip:

  • Substitute mozzarella for Fontina cheese if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 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
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (% mL) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup (250 ML) shredded Fontina cheese
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups ( 500 mL) fresh beard crumbs