Rice Porcupines
Rice Porcupines are savory meat and rice balls baked in a flavorful tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners and comfort food lovers seeking hearty, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix ground meat and uncooked rice together.
- Add salt and black pepper, then form into 1/2-inch diameter balls.
- Place the meatballs in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, saute chopped onions and bell peppers in 1 tablespoon butter until tender.
- Add tomato sauce to the sauteed vegetables, season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Cover the baking dish and bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until done.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
311
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).