Spinach balls have been a staple and popular American appetizer since the 80s and maybe longer. We loved that they added some vegetables to the first-course spread. In the past, I shared the best spinach ball recipe and have been using it for years. We started to have issues with gluten and dairy in our household, so today, I will share with you the journey of making a gluten-free, dairy-free spinach balls recipe I created this holiday season. Spoiler alert: everyone loved them, and they were gone in the first 15 minutes of our Thanksgiving day festivities.
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Ingredients
Below are the ingredients I used to make this Gluten Free Dairy Free Spinach Balls Recipe. I also added the brands that I use with links to Amazon (Affiliate Link). Enjoy!
- 1.5 sticks Dairy Free Butter alternative (I used Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks - Amazon (Affiliate Link) Affiliate link)
- 20 oz. chopped spinach
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- 3 eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 2 cups gluten-free dairy-free ALEIA'S BEST. TASTE. EVER. Savory Stuffing Mix (Amazon (Affiliate Link) affiliate link)
- ½ teaspoon garlic (granulated)
- 1 cup Dairy Free Parmesan Alternative - I used FOLLOW YOUR HEART CHEESE PARMESAN VEGAN GRT 5OZ (Amazon (Affiliate Link) affiliate link)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions
Here is how I made this gluten-free, dairy-free spinach ball recipe.
Preheat the air fryer (Affiliate Link) to 350 degrees. Cook spinach according to the package. Drain well. Squeeze dry in a strainer. Make sure it is chopped spinach. If not, chop it with a knife.
In a food processor, add gluten-free, dairy-free ALEIA'S BEST. TASTE. EVER. Savory Stuffing Mix. And breakdown to breadcrumb consistency.
Add dairy-free alternative butter spread, spinach, onion, eggs, egg white, gluten-free dairy-free ground ALEIA'S BEST. TASTE. EVER. Savory Stuffing Mix in a bowl. TASTE. EVER. Savory Stuffing Mix, Romano cheese, salt, garlic, and cayenne. Mix well.
Form into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on waxed paper on a baking sheet (Affiliate Link). Then, place it in the freezer for about 1 hour. Then, transfer to a bag and freeze.
Reveal
And here is what this recipe looks like now. It was so yummy, everyone enjoyed it. I even enjoyed them for a light dinner. =) Read on to check out the dip suggestions, variations you can do with this recipe, the equipment I used to make this recipe, and how to store these spinach balls.
Dips for Gluten Free Dairy Free Spinach Balls Recipe
Below are some dips that are great accompaniments to this recipe.
- Honey mustard - Use ⅔ honey to ⅓ mustard in a bowl and mix well.
- Marinara sauce - microwave the sauce so it is a little warm before serving.
- Mustard dip - use your favorite mustard.
Variations
You can make these gluten-free, dairy-free spinach balls recipes by following these steps.
- Spicy - add more cayenne pepper to the mixture.
Equipment
For this recipe, I decided to use an air fryer (Affiliate Link) instead of an oven. So, if you have an air fryer (Affiliate Link), with a tray, this is a great option.
Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven, 8-1 Oven Cuisinart
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Storage
You can freeze these Gluten Free Dairy Free Spinach Balls Recipe by doing the following.
- Place wax paper on a baking sheet (Affiliate Link).
- Add the rolled spinach balls separated on the wax paper.
- Place the baking sheet (Affiliate Link) and spinach balls in the freezer.
- Freeze for at least an hour.
- Then, transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to a month.
When ready to cook them, pull them from the freezer and add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time you need them.
Related Appetizer Recipes
Looking for other appetizer recipes like this one? Try these:
Gluten Free Dairy Free Spinach Balls Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Looking for a great appetizer (first course) recipe that adds flavor and vegetables? Check out this gluten-free, dairy-free spinach ball recipe for you and your family!
Ingredients
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- 1.5 sticks Dairy Free Butter alternative (I used Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks - Amazon (Affiliate Link) Affiliate link)
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- 20 oz. chopped spinach
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- ½ cup onion (diced)
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- 3 eggs
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- 2 egg whites
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- 2 cups gluten-free dairy-free ALEIA'S BEST. TASTE. EVER. Savory Stuffing Mix (Amazon (Affiliate Link) affiliate link)
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- ½ tsp garlic (granulated)
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- 1 cup Dairy Free Parmesan Alternative - I used FOLLOW YOUR HEART CHEESE PARMESAN VEGAN GRT 5OZ (Amazon (Affiliate Link) affiliate link)
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- 1 tsp Salt
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- ½ tsp cayenne
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer (Affiliate Link) to 350 degrees. Cook spinach according to the package. Drain well. Squeeze dry in a strainer. Make sure it is chopped spinach. If not, chop it with a knife.
In a food processor, add gluten-free, dairy-free ALEIA'S BEST. TASTE. EVER. And breakdown to breadcrumb consistency.
Add dairy-free alternative butter spread, spinach, onion, eggs, egg white, gluten-free dairy-free ALEIA'S BEST in a bowl. TASTE. EVER. Savory Stuffing Mix, Romano cheese, salt, garlic, and cayenne. Mix well.
Form into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on waxed paper on a baking sheet (Affiliate Link). Then, place in the freezer to freeze for about 1 hour. Then, transfer to a bag and freeze.
After frozen or after formed, place on a non-stick air fryer (Affiliate Link) tray. Place in the air fryer (Affiliate Link) at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until golden brown and firm - turning at the halfway point.
Notes
When ready to cook them, pull them from the freezer and add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time you need them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer (Affiliate Link)
- Cuisine: Italy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
