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These Gluten Free Spinach Quinoa Balls are the perfect appetizer! Everyone loves them and they are easy to make!
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5 from 12 votes

Gluten Free Spinach Quinoa Balls

Simple to make, healthy and all types of delicious, these Gluten Free Spinach Quinoa Balls will be a huge hit at your next party or gathering!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, brunch, meatless, Side Dish, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 servings (each serving is 2 spinach balls)
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • 2 boxes 10 ounce frozen spinach defrosted and water thoroughly squeezed out
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 5 tablespoons organic butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Red Quinoa cooked
  • ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes diced
  • ½ cup almond meal or almond flour
  • ½ cup ground flaxseed
  • 6 beaten eggs can also use 4 whole eggs and 3 egg whites
  • cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Refrigerate for at least an hour (can be left overnight).
  • Roll into balls and place onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!

Notes

To store in the refrigerator: Place in airtight container for up to 5 days.
To store in the freezer: Place in airtight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg