Description
Delicious and healthy kale bites perfect for snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bunches kale (stems removed; about 6 lightly packed cups or 4 ounces of leaves)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed (or roasted almonds or sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or pizza seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat, foil (sprayed with nonstick spray), or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the kale into a wide skillet with 1 cup water. Cover and heat over medium for about 5 minutes or until the kale is wilted.
- Drain, let cool briefly, then squeeze dry. You should have about 1 cup blanched kale when slightly packed into a measuring cup.
- Place the kale and the rest of the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor. Process, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed, until finely ground.
- Use a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon to portion out the mixture, scooping it up and gently pushing it out of the spoon with your finger onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until firm to the touch and just starting to turn golden brown on the bottom. Serve warm with salsa or ketchup.
Notes
- These bites can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- Feel free to add your choice of nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg