Parmesan Rice Balls

A festive change from the usual meat balls. Can be served with or without a sauce. Posted by request.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 36 balls

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)

Directions

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.