SPINACH AND RICE BALLS WITH TOMATO SAUCE

           spinach and rice balls are an easy spinach recipes food its yummy 


                                          Prep time 10-  15 mins 30 refrigerate time Cooking time 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 bunch spinach, chopped
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 tsp not ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp grated lemon rind
• 1 cup grated tasty cheese
• 2 eggs,beaten
• 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
• Oil for deep frying

TOMATO SAUCE

• 15g butter
• 425g can tomatoes
• 1 onion  chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Method

step 1  Steam spinach in a little water until wilted,drain squeeze out

            excess fluid.Combine spinach,rice,nutmeg,Parmesan cheese,

            lemon rind,cheese and eggs.

step 2  Roll heaped tablespoons of mixture into balls,dip in extra beaten eggs

           ,then roll in breadcrumbs,refrigerate 30 minutes.

step 3  Deep fry in heated oil until golden brown,drain on absorbent paper,

           serve hot with tomato sauce.