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Play Ball Rice Bites

By: Mealtime.org  
"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."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • For the dip:
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans mixed fruit in juice, half drained
  • 1/4 cup canned tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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  • For the rice balls:
  • 1 (8.25 ounce) can mixed vegetables, no salt added, drained
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice (white or brown), warm
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • Salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup finely crushed crisp rice cereal
  • Spray oil for baking*

Directions

  1. To make the dip: Puree the mixed fruit, tomato paste and vinegar in a blender or food processor; set aside.
  2. To make the rice balls: Puree the mixed vegetables, egg, garlic and Worcestershire sauce in a blender or food processor. Mix with rice, cheese, salt and pepper until completely combined. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, or heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
  3. Scoop tablespoon-size balls of the rice mixture and gently form into balls, rolling them in the crushed rice cereal to coat.
  4. 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.

Footnotes

  • *If frying, fry in the deep fryer in small batches until crisp and brown, about 1 minute per batch. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 180 | Total Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 47mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by Kimberly Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I thought these were ok and my mom liked them but my 8-year-old wouldn't eat more than two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by VIVNIDHI 
These turned out quite well. I used brown rice and forgot the cheese. I used corn flakes to... MORE

 
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