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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Prepare these cheesy-crispy-crunchy rice balls packed with nutrient-rich canned vegetables and dipped in a fruit sauce with a savory kick. The bites can be conveniently made ahead of time and served warm or at room temperature for the perfect snack or family treat. Ingredients:
2 (4 ounce) cans mixed fruit in juice, half drained |
1/4 cup canned tomato paste |
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar |
1 (8 1/4 ounce) can mixed vegetables, no-salt added, drained |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
1 garlic clove |
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
1 1/2 cups cooked rice, warm (white or brown) |
1/2 cup shredded cheese |
salt and pepper |
3/4 cup finely crushed crisp rice cereal |
cooking spray, for baking or oil (for frying) |
Directions:
1. To make the dip: Purée the mixed fruit, tomato paste and vinegar in a blender or food processor; set aside.
2. To make the rice balls: Purée the mixed vegetables, egg, garlic and Worcestershire sauce in a blender or food processor. Mix with rice, cheese, salt and pepper until completely combined.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F, or heat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.
4. Scoop tablespoon-size balls of the rice mixture and gently form into balls, rolling them in the crushed rice cereal to coat.
5. If baking: line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil and spray with oil. Place balls on the sheet and spray with more oil. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes.
6. If frying: fry in the deep fryer in small batches until crisp and brown, about 1 minute per batch. Drain on paper towels.
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