Toasted Sesame and Spinach Balls

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Toasted Sesame and Spinach Balls

 

Recipe By :The Hot Flash Cookbook - Cathy Luchetti

Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 bunch fresh spinach, chard, or kale -- stemmed

1/4 cup sesame seeds -- toasted

1/4 cup plain rice vinegar

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

pinch grated fresh ginger

 

If using kale, trim the leaves away from the thick stem. In a covered steamer

or saucepan, steam the leaves over boiling water for 2 minutes, or until limp.

Let cool, then squeeze the moisture from thhe leaves and press them into balls.

Roll each ball in the toasted sesame seeds. Mix the vinegar, soy sauce, and

ginger in a small bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the balls just before

serving. makes 2 to 4 servings

 

Description:

" This spirited combination invoked centuries of Japanese culinary

tradition as well as exclamations of delight. Sesame-coated inky-green

spinach balls are attractive appetizers. "

 

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Per serving: 75 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (67% calories from fat); 3g

Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 401mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0