Rice Cheese Muffins

Prep time

15min

Cook time

60min

These rice cheese muffins are great for a quick lunch or as a snack.

Photo of Rice Cheese Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 250 g Medium-Grain Rice

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

  • 1 Small Brown Onion (grated)

  • 1 Medium Carrot (grated)

  • 1 Zucchini (grated)

  • ½ cup Red Roasted Capsicum Strips (drained, chopped)

  • ¼ cup Frozen Peas

  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (grated)

  • 2 tbsp Flat Leaf Parsley (chopped)

  • 4 Eggs (lightly whisked)

Method

  • To cook the rice, in a saucepan, add 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stand, covered for 5 minutes.

  • Preheat oven to 180C fan forced. Grease ten 80ml (1⁄3-cup) non-stick muffin pans. Tip the rice into a large bowl, use your fingers to separate the grains.

  • Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, cook for 3 minutes or until soft. Add to the rice with the remaining ingredients. Season well with salt and pepper. Mix well.

  • Spoon mixture into muffin holes so they are almost full, stirring the mixture before filling each hole. Bake for 25 minutes or until firm to touch. Stand 3 minutes in the pan then turn onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

  • Tip: You can add chopped chicken or turkey to the muffins if you like.

Medium Grain

White medium grain rice is a round, tender and succulent grain, allowing it to lock in moisture when it is cooked. This rice is often used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess, like paella or risotto. It is also ideal in your favourite Middle Eastern, Korean and Spanish dishes.

Characteristics

Medium

Medium

Tender

Tender

Soft

Soft

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