Name: Riviera Veggie Bites
Yield: Makes about 20
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp salted butter; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 Tbsp Riviera Herbs; Generous grating of nutmeg; 10 ounces frozen spinach, squeezed dry; 10 ounces frozen kale, squeezed dry; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus 2 Tbsp; 3/4 cup panko plus extra for coating (can easily sub gluten-free panko also); Salt, to taste

This is something my wife and I will make on the weekends to keep in the freezer for easy weekday dinners. My son Max loves them, the ingredients themselves are easy to find, and because it uses frozen vegetables there’s no need to worry about what’s in season. Riviera Herbs is the blend that lends its magic to this dish, along with nutmeg to add sweetness and depth. I've also included some great ideas that make them an even more versatile way to eat your veggies.

Riviera Veggie Bites

Author: Christian Leue
Servings: Makes about 20
Category: Snack

Ingredients

2 Tbsp salted butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp Riviera Herbs
Generous grating of nutmeg
10 ounces frozen spinach, squeezed dry
10 ounces frozen kale, squeezed dry
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus 2 Tbsp
3/4 cup panko plus extra for coating (can easily sub gluten-free panko also)
Salt, to taste

Directions

In a skillet over medium heat, heat the butter and olive oil, then sauté the onion and Riviera Herbs, stirring well, until the onion is soft and translucent. Grate nutmeg over the pan, mix well, and set aside to cool.
In a bowl or rimmed baking sheet mix the 2 Tbsp of parmesan with a few handfuls of panko.
In a food processor mix the cooked onions with all remaining ingredients and process until well combined, taste and adjust seasoning. Remove blade and start scooping out walnut-sized portions of mix, rolling them into balls and coating them with the panko and cheese mix, then placing them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Either bake the balls right away (375°F for about 20 minutes), or freeze for later (if baking from frozen add about 10 minutes to the cook time).