Spicy Rice Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spicy Rice Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked long-grain rice or 2 cups long grain brown rice; ½ cup quick-cooking oats, ground; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced; ⅓ cup dry breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour; 2 eggs, beaten; ⅓ cup milk; 2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ⅛ teaspoon white pepper; ½ cup wheat germ; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, if frying

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked long-grain rice or 2 cups long grain brown rice
½ cup quick-cooking oats, ground
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
⅓ cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
2 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup milk
2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon white pepper
½ cup wheat germ
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, if frying

1
In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except wheat germ and vegetable oil.
2
Cover and chill mixture well, at least 1 hour, in fridge.
3
Shape mixture into meatballs and roll each in wheat germ to coat.
4
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5
Cook the meatballs in the oil for 8-10 minutes, turning carefully, until light golden brown.
6
Or place meatballs on a sprayed baking sheet.
7
Bake at 400 degrees F for 25-35 minutes until the balls are hot and golden brown.
8
Drain meatballs on paper towels.
9
Gently mix meatballs with one 28-oz.
10
jar of spaghetti sauce and place in heavy duty zip lock freezer bags.
11
Freeze.
12
To serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a saucepan over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are hot all the way through.
13
Serve over cooked spaghetti.

706

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked long-grain rice or 2 cups long grain brown rice, ½ cup quick-cooking oats, ground, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Rice Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Rice Meatballs

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