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Tuna Chipotle Meatballs and Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Carolina® Brown Rice
  • 3 cans (6 oz each) tuna, drained and flaked
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 tbsp pine nuts
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped, divided
  • 4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp canned chipotle in adobo, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3 cups marinara sauce

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Tuna Chipotle Meatballs and Rice

Instructions

  • Step 1

  • Cook rice according to package directions.

    Step 2

  • Mix together tuna, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, 1 tbsp cilantro, mustard, chipotle, garlic, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.

    Step 3

  • Preheat the air-fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

    Step 4

  • Place half of the meatballs in the air-fryer basket. Drizzle with 1 tbsp oil. Air-fry at 400°F, turning basket halfway during the cook time, for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Repeat with remaining meatballs and oil.

    Step 5

  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet set over medium-high heat, bring marinara sauce to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Stir meatballs into sauce; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until well coated.

    Step 6

  • Serve meatballs over brown rice. Garnish with remaining cilantro.

    Cooking Tip

    Alternatively, arrange meatballs on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Drizzle with oil. Bake in 425°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

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