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Greek Spinach Rice Balls Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 lbs fresh spinach
1 cup chopped scallions
2 tsp olive oil
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 tpls fresh dill
2/4 cup crumbled feta
1 1/2 tpls fresh lemon juice
1 cup herbed bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
In a large pot wilt spinach, drain, chop and set aside (yes you could use those little frozen spinach pucks if you want!!). In a large mixing bowl combine spinach, scallions, rice, dill and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper and stir well and taste. Add feta and 1/2 cup of bread crumbs. Roll into ping pong ball shaped balls. Roll in additional breadcrumbs and put on an oiled baking sheet.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp on the outside and heated on the inside.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
24
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
60 MInutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These are one of the first appetizer I learned to make in college when I turned veggie. They are adapted from the Moosewood cookbook (which is awesome) and are unique and a nice healthy alternative to some of the usual heavy apps. They can also be a nice dinner with a salad.

 

 

 

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