READY IN 25 mins

Play Ball Rice Bites

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"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." — Mealtime.org

Directions

To make the dip: Puree the mixed fruit, tomato paste and vinegar in a blender or food processor; set aside.
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.
Scoop tablespoon-size balls of the rice mixture and gently form into balls, rolling them in the crushed rice cereal to coat.
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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

Footnotes

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

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Oct 06, 2009

These turned out quite well. I used brown rice and forgot the cheese. I used corn flakes to cover the rice balls.

—VIVNIDHI

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Nov 02, 2009

I thought these were ok and my mom liked them but my 8-year-old wouldn't eat more than two bites. The flavors are very interesting so if you like different foods with new flavors, I'd say give it a try. I also coated them with crushed corn flakes.

—Kimberly

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2 Ratings

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Nutrition

Calories
180 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
28.1 g
9%

Cholesterol
47 mg
16%

Fat
5 g
8%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
6.4 g
13%

Sodium
283 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Play Ball Rice Bites

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 45

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 8 %
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
Cholesterol 47mg 16 %
Sodium 283mg 11 %
** Potassium 247mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 28.1g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Protein 6.4g 13 %
** Sugars 1.8g
Vitamin A 49 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 26 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 27 %
** Vitamin B6 13 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 33 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.