Recipe of the Day: Spinach and Cheese Balls

Everything you’ll need to make these Spinach and Cheese Balls

• 250g baby spinach, finely chopped
• 250g anthotyro (or any soft Greek cheese)
• 50g kefalograviera cheese, grated
• 2 eggs
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 4 heaping tbsp all-purpose flour
• Extra flour for dredging
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter

For the Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp honey
• Fresh mint and basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a bowl.
2. Add vinegar, olive oil, garlic, honey, mint, basil, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix well and let them marinate, allowing the flavors to enhance the tomatoes.
4. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheeses, eggs, spring onions, salt, and pepper. Mix with a spoon.
5. Gradually incorporate the flour into the mixture until it forms a dough-like consistency.
6. Take spoonfuls of the mixture, dredge them in flour, and place them on parchment paper.
7. Boil water or stock in a pot. Once boiling, add the balls and let them cook for 3 minutes. Drain well.
8. Heat the butter and olive oil in a deep pan over high heat. Fry the balls for about 2 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy.
9. Once the balls are browned on all sides, add the marinated cherry tomatoes along with their juices to the pan. Cook on high heat for 3-4 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down and the sauce to thicken slightly.
10. Serve the spinach and cheese balls hot with the cherry tomatoes and their sauce.

Enjoy!

Source: Argiro Barbarigou