Sweet Potato Spinach Bites
Soft on the inside and lightly crisp on the outside, these Sweet Potato Spinach Bites are a wholesome, flavorful snack or appetizer made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, about 2 cups mashed
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the roasted sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in chopped spinach, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Lightly brush parchment paper with olive oil.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into small balls. Place evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip gently, and bake another 5 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from spinach to avoid soggy texture.
- For extra crispness, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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