Taste of Home
Rice Croquettes
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. + cooling Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 16 croquettes.
As a newlywed, I used to agonize over meal preparation. Now I enjoy trying new recipes, and some - like this tasty side dish - turn out to be very popular with my family. These croquettes are crisp and golden and add some fun to a simple dinner like roast chicken and salad.
-Lucia Edwards, Cotati, California
Ingredients
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup uncooked long grain rice
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2-1/4 cups chicken broth
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
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Canola oil
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Additional fresh parsley, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add rice; saute 3 minutes. Stir in broth and parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
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2.
Stir in egg, cheese, basil and pepper. Moisten hands with water and shape 1/4 cupfuls into logs. Roll in crumbs.
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3.
In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 365°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning often. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 177 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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