Spicy Rice "meat"balls

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except wheat germ and vegetable oil.
• 2 chill mixture well, at least 1 hour in fridge.
• 3 shape mixture into meatballs and roll each in wheat germ to coat.
• 4 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.
• 5 drain meatballs on paper towels.
• 6 serve with whatever sauce you'd like.