NEATBALL SUBS

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Hi All ~ Here's a really great recipe that's sure to be a pleaser. 

Enjoy!  Carmen

 

NEATBALL SUBS

1.5 - 2 cups cooked short grain brown rice

1 - 16 oz can drained/rinsed red kidney beans

1/2 cup favorite salsa

1 tsp fennel seed  - toasted or saute in a little hot oil before using

1 tsp dried basil

2 cups marinara (spaghetti sauce) 

6 slices of soycheese  (optional)

Hoagie rolls or burger buns

 

Mash beans and mix well with salsa, fennel seed, and basil.  Mix with short

grain brown rice. Shape into 2 " balls and fry in just enough oil to coat a heavy

skillet.  Slightly flatten neatballs after you turn them and cook until crisp

and golden brown. 

 

Cut rolls or buns lengthwise and place 2 or 3 neatballs on bread.  Top with soy

cheese, and a couple of tablespoons of marinara.  Place subs under broiler until

hot, and edges of bread start to brown.  You can also toast the bread a little

before topping with neatballs and sauce.

Yields 4-6 open-faced sandwiches.  Enjoy!

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TIME SAVERS

Cook the brown rice the night before you are going to use it and this meal will 

be ready in about 20 minutes.  To prepare rice, wash in strainer first, and use

one cup of rice to about 2.5 cups of water.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat,

cover,  and simmer on low heat for about 45 to 50 minutes.  The trick to perfect

rice is to never stir it while it is cooking.  Make sure all water is absorbed

before removing from heat, and leave the cover on and let rice set up for about

30 minutes.  Store overnight in the fridge.  One cup of uncooked natural rice

will yield about 3-4 cups of cooked rice, so use  leftover rice in soups,

salads, or other entrees.   Fennel is a strong spice, and you should saute it in

a little hot oil for a minute or two before adding to mixture.  Some love it,

others don't,  so test the waters and find out!   Not for everyone.  Even

without the use of fennel these subs are delicious.    Happy eating!