Cheesy Broccoli Rice Balls
When a baby is ready to begin solids, which is often around 6 months old, rice, when cooked till soft, may be offered.
20 min1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked white rice (sticky variety)
- 1/3 cup broccoli (steamed, finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese (grated)
Instructions
- 1
Cook white rice until very soft and slightly sticky. Cool to room temperature.
- 2
Steam broccoli florets until very soft, then chop very finely.
- 3
Combine cooked rice, chopped broccoli, and grated cheddar in a bowl. Mix well — the heat of rice should melt the cheese.
- 4
Wet your hands and roll heaped tablespoons of mixture into balls. Squeeze firmly to compact.
- 5
Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Serve at room temperature.
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