Spinach Balls

"This recipe came from a brochure about toddler nutrition from the Tasmanian health department. The brochure is given to Australian mums as their kids embark upon the "picky eater" stage."
 
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Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
12 balls
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cook onions in little oil over moderate heat until transparent.
  • Add rice, stir over heat for 10 seconds.
  • Add 1 cup of stock and stir.
  • Add tomato paste, garlic and stir through.
  • Simmer until liquid is almost absorbed.
  • Add next cup of stock and repeat process.
  • When final cup of stock is almost absorbed add spinach and stir through.
  • Simmer covered until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked (a little extra water may be required depending upon rice texture).
  • Finally add cheese and mix through.
  • Refrigerate until cold.
  • Roll into balls and coat with bread crumbs.
  • At this stage they may be frozen. Freeze well for up to 1 month.
  • To serve, bake in oven, or lightly pan fry until heated through and golden brown.
  • Serve with homemade or store bought tzatziki (yoghurt dip).

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I was born and raised in the USA but now live in Melbourne, Australia. I have been here since 1999. My husband is Australian. We have two daughters (born May '05 and May '07) and a yellow Labrador. I cook mainly for my family. I do my best to feed them (and myself) plenty of whole grains and vegetables, with small amounts of lean meats and "good fats". Most of my recipes will lean in that direction, although sometimes I will post something that just tastes good!
 
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