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Kale Balls with Creamy Dill Dip

Kale Balls with Creamy Dill Sauce

Kale Balls with Creamy Dill Dip

Jessica Braider
These cuties make a fantastic healthy appetizer or a fun little side dish. Don’t be daunted by the use of the food processor, it makes the whole mixing and chopping “process” take about 1 minute instead of 10. Serve it with cucumber slices and grape tomatoes which are also good dunked in the creamy dip.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 248 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. kale or use spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 piece wheat bread (use wheat/gluten-free, if needed)
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 scallion chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard (use wheat/gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. white or black pepper

Dill Sauce

  • 1/2 cup low fat sour cream or use plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill minced, or 1 Tbsp. dried
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Toast the bread.
  • Stem the kale to remove the thickest stems by sliding your thumb and forefinger up the stems to remove the leaves. Steam it in a microwave-safe dish, covered, for 3 minutes or until it is completely wilted (no need to add water if the kale is wet from washing—otherwise add 1 Tbsp. water.)
  • Transfer the kale to a cutting board and chop it well, then transfer it to a food processor.
  • Chop and add the toasted bread, the cheese, egg, garlic, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Pulse it until it is thoroughly combined.
  • Using wet hands, for the mixture into golf ball sized balls and put them on the baking sheet (It should make about 20 balls.)
  • Bake them for 20 minutes until they are puffed and lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce by combining the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill and garlic.
  • Add salt and pepper if desired, or 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 569mgPotassium: 558mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 11857IUVitamin C: 110mgCalcium: 472mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Company/Entertaining, Fall, Gluten-Free, Holidays/Special Events, Kid-Friendly, Kosher, Make-Ahead, Nut-Free, Side Dish, Snack/Appetizer, Spring, Vegetarian, Winter
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Suzie

Monday 3rd of February 2025

These were delicious and worth the time to prepare. I had some packaged kale I wanted to use up and wanted a change from kale and cheese waffles. I settled on this recipe and glad I did. Used feta for the cheese (because that's what I had) and panko crumbs for the bread. I added marinated hot peppers and chopped mushrooms - yummy! I used a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop and got 20 balls. This is a versatile recipe - thank you for sharing.

Jessica Braider

Monday 3rd of February 2025

I'm so glad they were a hit! And I love your additions - what great ideas!

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