Description
Healthy Tuna Rice Balls are flavorful, bite-sized snacks that combine the savory goodness of tuna with wholesome brown rice. These crunchy morsels are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re packing lunch for work or looking for a quick after-work snack. Easy to make and packed with nutrition, these rice balls will delight both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna, drained
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in a clean workspace.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked brown rice, drained tuna, chopped green onions, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Roll small portions of the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Coat each ball in panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the rice balls until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels before serving warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For a healthier option, bake the rice balls at 400°F for about 15 minutes instead of frying. - Customize flavors by adding spices like paprika or garlic powder. - Store leftover rice balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.