Jan’s Brown Rice and Quinoa Cheesy Rice Balls

Rice balls, also known as arancini, originated in Sicily, Italy. They are a popular street food and are often filled with various ingredients like meat, cheese, or vegetables.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Jan’s Brown Rice and Quinoa Cheesy Rice Balls

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Brown Rice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Quinoa
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• ¹⁄₄ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 1 Egg, beaten
• ¹⁄₂ cup Bread Crumbs
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper, ground
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Cook the brown rice and quinoa according to package instructions.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, quinoa, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper.
3. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
4. Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
5. Place the rice balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Drizzle olive oil over the rice balls.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice balls are golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes.
9. Serve the cheesy rice balls warm as an appetizer or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.