Parmesan Rice Balls

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup long grain rice, cooked
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 in a medium bowl, mix rice, spinach, cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 2 eggs.
• 2 shape mixture into 1 inch balls.
• 3 in a pie plate, using a fork, beat 1 tbls water with remaining egg.
• 4 dip rice balls in egg, then into bread crumbs to coat evenly.
• 5 in a 5 quart dutch oven, heat 3/4 inch of oil over medium heat.
• 6 fry rice balls a few at a time for 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown, drain on paper towels and serve warm.