Rice Borekas - Rice And Cheese Turnovers Recipe

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Rice Borekas - Rice And Cheese Turnovers
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Prepare the filling:
  2. Bring water and butter to a boil.
  3. Lower heat and add the rice.
  4. Stir and cover the pot and cook rice until water is absorbed.
  5. Cool rice and add the cheeses, salt and eggs.
  6. Set aside.
  7. Prepare the dough:
  8. Mix together oil, water and salt.
  9. Gradually add flour until it forms a large ball.
  10. Take a small amount of dough and roll into a golf ball size, then gently flatter on a clean surface.
  11. Add small amount of rice and cheese filling to the center and fold over the dough, pinching the edges to close.
  12. Press the edges with a fork to give it a nice textured border.
  13. Bake at 400 degrees (F) for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1295.14 Kcal (5422 kJ)
Calories from fat 633.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 70.39g 108%
Cholesterol 109.45mg 36%
Sodium 3423mg 143%
Potassium 316.37mg 7%
Total Carbs 139.09g 46%
Sugars 1.15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 12.75g 51%
Protein 27.49g 55%
Iron 9.1mg 50%
Calcium 585.6mg 59%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 280.08 Kcal (1173 kJ)
Calories from fat 137 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.22g 108%
Cholesterol 23.67mg 36%
Sodium 740.24mg 143%
Potassium 68.42mg 7%
Total Carbs 30.08g 46%
Sugars 0.25g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 51%
Protein 5.94g 55%
Iron 2mg 50%
Calcium 126.6mg 59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 31
    Points
  • 35
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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