Jasmine Rice & Quinoa Meatball Sliders
Ingredients
- ½ cup, uncooked Mahatma® Jasmine Rice with Quinoa
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- non-stick cooking spray
- 1 pound extra-lean ground beef*
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup freshly shredded Italian blend or Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- slider buns or dinner rolls
Instructions
Take your finger food to the next level with these Jasmine Rice & Quinoa Meatball Sliders. Perfect for entertaining, make them for a family gathering or a fun weeknight meal with the kids.
Step 1
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the bouillon cube and stir to dissolve. Stir in the Rice and Quinoa blend. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.Step 2
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.Step 3
In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except the marinara sauce, cheese and parsley. Form into walnut-sized balls and arrange on the baking dish.Step 4
Roast in the oven for approximately 20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.Step 5
Spoon the marinara sauce on top, then sprinkle with the cheese; bake for an additional 5 minutes or until sauce is hot and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley.Step 6
Make sliders by slicing a dinner roll in half and placing a meatball on top, sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Winning Combination
You too can be that person that brings the best appetizer to the party—you know the one who everyone asks for the recipe throughout the entire evening. These Jasmine Rice and Quinoa Meatball sliders are that good. The rice and grain blend brings out the heartiness of the beef meatballs and the sweet tomato marinara sauce mixed with savory herbs and gooey Mozzarella cheese makes it a winning match to bring with to your next game day event.
Want to take these up a notch further? Before adding in the meat, cut the slider bread rolls in half and toast them in a butter and garlic sauce in a toaster, the oven or over a skillet.
If you really want to show your friends how good of a host you can be, make sure to offer them up a side of Mexican Red Rice and finish with a delicious dark chocolate and hazelnut dessert using the same rice and grain blend–you’re welcome! If you are looking for the perfect side dish tonight, try our: coconut milk rice pudding.
