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Sun-Dried Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Rice Balls Recipe

Sun-Dried Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Rice Balls Recipe

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Sun-Dried Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Rice Balls

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Ingredients:

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1 cup arborio rice
2 cups hot vegetable stock
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp tomato paste
10 large basil leaves
1/3 cup rehydrated sun-dried tomato, finely diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 yellow pepper
2 cups passata ( tomato puree)
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

Pour the stock into a large saucepan. Bring to the boil. Add the rice, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed.
Meanwhile, finely chop the basil leaves. Finely dice the yellow pepper. Peel and finely dice the onion. Set aside, keeping the basil separate from the onion and pepper.
When the rice is done, uncover it and put the whole pan in a sink of cold water to cool the rice.
While the rice cools, put the olive oil and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add the yellow pepper and garlic. Cook around 5 minutes, until soft.
Add the passata to the skillet with the onion and pepper. Turn the heat to low. Give the passata mixture a chance to simmer and thicken slightly.
While it simmers, make the rice balls- add the cheese, egg yolk, flour, tomato paste, basil leaves and sundried tomatoes to the cooled rice. Stir it together well.
Shape the rice mixture into about 16 balls and place them on top of the sauce. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes, until the rice balls are cooked through.
Serve hot, sprinkled with parmesan cheese if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	388.56 Kcal (1627 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.83g	9%
Cholesterol	43.46mg	14%
Sodium	802.64mg	33%
Potassium	373.4mg	8%
Total Carbs	65.77g	22%
Sugars	5.92g	24%
Dietary Fiber	5.25g	21%
Protein	14.36g	29%
Vitamin C	98.2mg	164%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	180.2mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.14 Kcal (394 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.41g	9%
Cholesterol	10.53mg	14%
Sodium	194.47mg	33%
Potassium	90.47mg	8%
Total Carbs	15.94g	22%
Sugars	1.43g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	21%
Protein	3.48g	29%
Vitamin C	23.8mg	164%
Iron	0.7mg	16%
Calcium	43.7mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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