Ham and Rice Balls

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 30 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 125 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 12 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 cup long grain rice cooked, no salt
1 cup ham bite-sized pieces
1 x vegetable oil
1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
1 small onion finely chopped
6 ounces fontina cheese shredded
1/3 cup green peas thawed
2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup bread crumbs dried
1 each egg large
14 ounces marinara sauce or diavolo

Directions

In processor blend ham until ground.

In 2tb hot oil, cook celery and onion until very tender.

Remove skillet from heat; stir in cooked rice, ham, fontina, peas, Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper.

Divide rice mixture into 12 equal portions.

With hands, shape into a ball.

On waxed paper, place bread crumbs.

In pie plate, beat egg.

Dip balls in egg, then into crumbs to coat.

Wipe skillet clean.

In same skillet in 1/2 c hot oil, cook balls, turning frequently, until evenly browned and heated through, about 15 minutes.

To serve, heat sauce until hot.

Serve rice balls with sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 57g
Amount per Serving
Calories 125 24% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g5%
 Saturated Fat 2.0g8%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 294mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 19.0g6%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g3%
 Sugars 2.0g
Protein 5.0g9%
Vitamin A 5%  Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 7%  Iron 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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