Moosewood - Greek spinach rice balls

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snack food! This look like a fun recipe to try. and I wonder how long they would

hold up in a marinara sauce or in a pita sandwich. or soup....

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Greek Spinach Rice Balls

 

Recipe By :Moosewood Collective

Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Appetizers Moosewood LF Fav

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 pounds fresh spinach

1 cup chopped scallions

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 cups cooked brown rice

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

salt and black pepper

1 cup plain or herb bread crumbs

 

Wash the spinach and remove large stems. In a large covered pot, steam the

spinach in the water that clings to the leaves until just wilted, 2 or 3

minutes. Drain and chop the spinach and set aside.

 

In another pan, lightly saute the scallions in the oil for about 5 minutes or

until softened and slightly browned.

 

Preheat the oven to 350F.

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, scallions, rice, dill and lemon

juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir well, mashing the rice mixture again

the side of the bowl with the pack of a large spoon until the mixture holds

together.

 

Preheat a baking sheet or large baking dish with cooking spray or a very light

coating of vegetable oil. With dampened hands, pack a heaping 1/4-cup of the

rice mixture into a firm round ball. Roll the ball in the bread crumbs and place

it on the baking sheet. Continue making balls until all of the rice mixture is

used, arranging the balls on the baking sheet bout an inch apart. Bake 20 to 25

minutes, until the balls are heated through and crisp on the outside.

 

VARIATION: Add 1 cup of grated feta cheese to the rice mixture.

 

[2001-07-24 Veg recipes]

 

Description:

" Ping-pong balls "

Source:

" Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites "

Yield:

" 24 pieces "

Start to Finish Time:

" 0:40 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 49 Calories; 1g Fat (15.5% calories from

fat); 2g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 70mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : Appetizer. Side dish. Main dish with tossed salad and yogurt

dressing.

 

NOTES : Fun to make, especially with kids. Good for everyday meal or a snack.

Good as finger food at a party or as a side dish at supper.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

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