PARMESAN RICE BALLS

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A festive change from the usual meat balls. Can be served with or without a sauce. Posted by request.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Grains

Time 45m

Yield 36 balls

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup long grain rice, cooked
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 large eggs
3/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix rice, spinach, cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 2 eggs.
  • Shape mixture into 1 inch balls.
  • In a pie plate, using a fork, beat 1 tbls water with remaining egg.
  • Dip rice balls in egg, then into bread crumbs to coat evenly.
  • In a 5 quart Dutch oven, heat 3/4 inch of oil over medium heat.
  • Fry rice balls a few at a time for 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown, drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 71.2, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1.6

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