Vegan and gluten-free spinach balls that make a great hot appetizer or a healthy snack. Make ahead and keep in the freezer. Pop in the oven when ready to eat.
Thaw frozen spinach and press and drain all excess liquid.
Add all ingredients in a food processor and then pulse a few times until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
Take spoonfuls of the mixture and roll it into 1 inch balls with your hands.
Place balls on a cookie sheet about an inch apart and set in the freezer for 1 hour.
Remove the balls from the cookie sheet and place in a freezer bag. Squeeze out the excess air and seal shut. (Keep frozen for up to 3 months).
When Ready to Eat:
Preheat the oven to 375° F (190° C).
Place frozen balls on a cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake from frozen at 375° F (190° C) for 20 minutes until the balls are firm and the outside is just barely starting to brown.
Serve hot.
Notes
Cooking time will vary slightly on your oven and on the size of the balls.
If you are using gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes before rolling into balls. (It takes longer for it to soak up the mixture).