Vegan Spinach and Potato Balls

Savor the crowd-pleasing delight of Vegan Spinach and Potato Balls, a crispy yet tender appetizer or snack that's bursting with flavor and plant-based goodness. This easy-to-make recipe combines creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed fresh spinach, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander for a perfectly seasoned bite. Held together with chickpea flour and elevated with nutritional yeast, these golden, pan-fried bites offer a savory depth and a satisfying crunch. Whether served with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoyed on their own, these vegan treats are perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or as a nutritious snack. Ready in just over an hour and loaded with wholesome ingredients, these spinach and potato balls are sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams potatoes
• 200 grams fresh spinach
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 100 grams chickpea flour (besan)
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 0 vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Boil them in a pot of salted water for about 10-15 minutes or until they are tender. Drain and mash using a potato masher or a fork.

Step 2

While the potatoes are boiling, wash the spinach thoroughly and chop it roughly. In a pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped spinach until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute, then remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, wilted spinach, sautéed onions, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 5

Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, approximately the size of a golf ball. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 6

In a large frying pan or skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place a few spinach and potato balls at a time into the oil. Fry them for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried balls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 8

Serve the vegan spinach and potato balls hot with your choice of dipping sauce or enjoy them as is!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1034.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1407.8

Total Fat 50.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2647.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 196.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 48.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 392.6mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 4090.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.7%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 54.7%