Veggie Rice Balls Recipe
Delicious and nutritious veggie rice balls make a perfect snack or side dish. These crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside rice balls are packed with steamed veggies and cheesy goodness.
- Author: mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 30 rice balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Steamed Carrot:
Steamed Broccoli:
Whole Egg, lightly beaten:
Freshly Grated White Cheddar Cheese:
Garlic Powder:
Salt:
Freshly Cracked Black Pepper:
Cooked White Rice:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Mash Veggies: In a bowl, mash steamed carrot and broccoli until small chunks remain.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in egg, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine with Rice: Add cooked rice and mix thoroughly with the vegetable mixture.
- Form Balls: Shape small portions into balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 25-27 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- You can use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the rice balls for uniform size.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Veggie Rice Balls, Rice Ball Recipe, Vegetable Snack, Cheesy Rice Balls