Veggie Rice Balls

Transform your leftover rice into a savory masterpiece with these crispy and flavor-packed Veggie Rice Balls! This easy recipe combines cooked rice with vibrant grated carrots, zucchini, and aromatic garlic, all seasoned to perfection with soy sauce and a hint of pepper. Bound together with breadcrumbs and fried to golden-brown perfection, these bite-sized treats are delightfully crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a light meal, they pair beautifully with dipping sauces like soy sauce, sweet chili, or a creamy yogurt dip. Ready in just 35 minutes, these veggie rice balls are a crowd-pleasing, vegetarian-friendly option that's perfect for busy weeknights or party platters.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked rice
• 1 medium, grated Carrot
• 1 small, grated Zucchini
• 2 stalks, finely chopped Green onions
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, grated carrot, grated zucchini, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, ground black pepper, and salt.

Step 2

Mix thoroughly to evenly incorporate the vegetables and seasonings into the rice.

Step 3

Gradually add the breadcrumbs into the mixture, stirring until the mixture holds together when pressed. Adjust the amount of breadcrumbs if needed.

Step 4

With clean hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. Set them aside on a plate or tray.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with water to create a smooth and slightly thick batter.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Dip each rice ball into the flour batter to coat, then gently place it in the hot skillet.

Step 8

Cook the rice balls for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Remove the cooked rice balls from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 10

Serve the veggie rice balls warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, or a creamy yogurt dip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(924.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1629.1

Total Fat 50.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5497.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 37.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 191.3mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 903.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.4%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 63.4%