My two older children like rice. Unfortunately, fork, spoon etc... most of the rice doesn't reach their mouths. With Rice balls, the rice sticks to their forks. Easy to make, quite tasty. These would taste good with marinara sauce too.
Makes 12 balls
4 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon minced onions
2 eggs
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
Olive oil
- In a large bowl, combine everything except olive oil. Mix well
- Using two tablespoons of the rice mixture, roll into balls and place on a greased baking sheet
- If the rice becomes sticky while forming the balls, place cold water on your hands
- Drizzle some olive oil over the rice balls
- Bake at 325 for 25 minutes; until slightly brown and crispy
-Queenie Cuisine
This is a very colorful dish which not only nutritious, but delicious.
Adding the juice of half a lemon along with some uncooked shrimp would make a tasty meal.
1 pouch of 2 cup Whole Grain Boil in a Bag brown rice
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
Zest from 1 lemon
1 cup frozen petite peas
1/2 cup fresh basil cut into thin strips (or more to taste) **It loses flavor if dried is used
- Cook rice per package directions. Drain and set aside, keep warm
- In a large saute pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and lemon zest until garlic is softened, but not brown
- Add peas, basil and remaining butter and cook until peas are warmed
- Add peas mixture to warmed rice and serve
It is that easy!
-Queenie Cuisine
