1cupof frozen spinachdefrosted and strained of all liquid
1poundground beef
2eggs
½cupbread crumbs
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonMontreal steak seasoning
1cuppomegranate juice
¼cupbrown sugar
¼cupbalsamic vinegar
1teaspooncorn starch + 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
Meatballs:
Sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add spinach and sauté until cooked through.
Remove from heat and combine with beef in large mixing bowl.
Add eggs, bread crumbs and spices to beef mixture.
With wet hands, form 1-inch balls using a tablespoon scooper.
Place in oven on greased baking sheet on 400°F for 20 minutes until slightly browned
Once it’s cooked, glaze with pomegranate sauce. Serve with toothpicks on a platter with additional sauce for dipping. (Can also be served as main dish over quinoa or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.)
Pomegranate Glaze:
Bring all ingredients to a boil, then simmer until a glaze forms and thickens.