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Healthier version of parmesan spinach balls takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Healthier version of parmesan spinach balls takes 20 minutes to cook.

Healthier version of parmesan spinach balls makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Healthier version of parmesan spinach balls are:

1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 egg
3/4 cup egg whites
1 medium onion, minced
7 tablespoons lite margarine, melted
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 3/4 cups Panko Bread Crumbs

Here is how you make Healthier version of parmesan spinach balls:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Thaw frozen spinach in microwave in a large bowl. Place spinach on top of a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out excess water. You can get ? cup or more. Put the squeezed spinach back into the bowl and add the remaining ingredients, mix with a spoon or your hands. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls, either by hand or with a small ice cream scoop. Place the balls closely together on a baking sheet.Cook in the top half of the oven until firm to the touch, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, and then transfer to a platter and serve immediately.Serving Size: Makes 30-40 balls. Each serving is estimated at 5-7 balls. Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MLUSSIER.

The nutritional information for Healthier version of parmesan spinach balls is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 260.7

• Total Fat: 12.7 g
• Cholesterol: 35.6 mg
• Sodium: 255.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 27.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
• Protein: 10.3 g