Suppli': Italian Fried Rice Balls

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is less expensive and still provides creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino offers similar flavor at a lower cost.

meat sauce

🥗Healthier: vegetable sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Canned sauce is budget-friendly and can be made vegetarian.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers are a cost-effective alternative.

Cook the rice until tender and let it cool.

Prepare the filling by sautéing onion, celery, garlic, carrot, and parsley in butter until soft.

Mix the cooked rice with the sautéed vegetables and add chopped basil and mozzarella.

Form the rice mixture into balls, stuffing them with additional mozzarella if desired.

Dredge the rice balls in flour, then dip in water, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.

Heat canola oil in a deep fryer or pan and fry the rice balls until golden brown.

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