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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A festive change from the usual meat balls. Can be served with or without a sauce. Ingredients:
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) |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, mix rice, spinach, cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 2 eggs.
2. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls.
3. In a pie plate, using a fork, beat 1 tbls water with remaining egg.
4. Dip rice balls in egg, then into bread crumbs to coat evenly.
5. In a 5 quart Dutch oven, heat 3/4 inch of oil over medium heat.
6. Fry rice balls a few at a time for 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown, drain on paper towels and serve warm.
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