Italian · Dinner
Stuffed Rice Balls (Low-Calorie)
Rice balls stuffed with lean ground beef simmered in tomato sauce, coated in panko breadcrumbs, and oven-baked rather than deep-fried to reduce calories. Crisp golden shell encases seasoned Arborio rice and molten beef filling.
$4
25 minsPrep
30 minsCook
55 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
383Calories
32.8gProtein
16.8gFat
27.5gCarbs
2.1gSugar
1.8gFiber
618mgSodium
82mgChol
6.1gSat Fat
425mgPotassium
215mgCalcium
4.2mgIron
2.1mcgVitamin B12
3.2mgVitamin C
low-calorie
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Cook arborio rice per package directions and spread on a plate to cool 15 minutes until firm enough to shape.
2
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 3 minutes until softened, then brown lean ground beef over medium heat for 5 minutes, breaking it apart until no pink remains, add canned tomatoes, and simmer for 8 minutes.
3
Mix cooled rice with parmesan and half the beaten egg white until the mixture holds together firmly when pressed.
4
Roll a small handful of rice mixture around a teaspoon of beef filling to seal, dip in remaining egg white, coat in panko breadcrumbs, place on a baking sheet, mist with cooking spray, and bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
5
Plate
Transfer the rice ball to a plate, scatter with basil, and serve hot with remaining tomato sauce on the side.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g lean ground beef
- 1 1/3 cup200g cooked arborio rice
- 1/2 cup60g, a quarter of a 14.5 oz can canned tomatoes
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp parmesan
- 1/2 cup50g panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp onion
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 22 egg white
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp basil
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- cooking spray
