Spinach Rice Balls Recipe

Name: Spinach Rice Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice, uncooked*; 1.5 cups of water*; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; dill weed, to taste; 1 clove minced garlic (or to taste); 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 10 ounce shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; *See instructions

Servings: persons

1 cup brown rice, uncooked*
1.5 cups of water*
2 tablespoon lemon juice
dill weed, to taste
1 clove minced garlic (or to taste)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup bread crumbs
10 ounce shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
*See instructions

1
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Boil rice in water. Use slightly less water than recommended to make 2 cups cooked rice, so that rice is slightly dry. Rice that is too soft will not bake properly later.
3
In a large bowl, combine spices (cayenne, garlic, dill weed, lemon juice), stir throughly. Add spinach, crumbs, and cheese to bowl. Stir again. Add boiled rice and olive oil to mixture when finished. Mix thoroughly.
4
Prepare cookie sheet with tin foil and non-stick spray of choice. Shape mixture from bowl into 2-inch balls, and place evenly on cookie sheet.
5
Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Balls should be firm to the touch.

533

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Protein

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown rice, uncooked*, 1.5 cups of water*, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, dill weed, to taste, and more.

Yes, Spinach Rice Balls falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spinach Rice Balls

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