Vegetarian Spicy Rice Meatballs

(from reachesha’s recipe box)

Substitutes for Meat

Source: http://busycooks.about.com/od/meatlessentreerecipes/

Prep time: 60 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: Italian, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked long grain rice (white or brown)
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup dry purchased bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. white pepper
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except wheat germ and vegetable oil. Cover and chill mixture well, at least 1 hour, in fridge. Shape mixture into meatballs and roll each in wheat germ to coat.

  2. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in the oil for 8-10 minutes, turning carefully, until light golden brown.

  3. Drain meatballs on paper towels. Gently mix meatballs with one 28-oz. jar of spaghetti sauce and place in heavy duty ziplock freezer bags. Freeze. To serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a saucepan over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until meatballs are hot all the way through. Serve over cooked spaghetti. 6 servings

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