Ross fil-Forn: Traditional Maltese Baked Rice
Ross fil-Forn: Traditional Maltese Baked Rice bakes tender long-grain rice with a rich beef and tomato sauce, lifted by fresh basil and mint and finished with a golden mozzarella-Parmesan crust. It’s hearty yet aromatic, with comforting Mediterranean flavors and a creamy-cheesy finish. Serve for a cozy family dinner or a casual weekend gathering when you want something warming and satisfying.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ross fil-Forn: Traditional Maltese Baked Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring to break it up, until evenly browned. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and bay leaves. Simmer over low heat for 25 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, put the rice in a saucepan and add enough water to cover it by one inch. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes (halfway), then drain off the water.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove the bay leaves from the sauce, then mix in the half-cooked rice. Stir in basil, mint, eggs, and mozzarella cheese; season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.
- Calories 789.24 kcal High 39%
- Protein 47.2 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 91.46 g 33%
- Total Fat 27.73 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 13.2 g High 66%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 260.5 mg High 87%
- Sodium 943.78 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 2.03 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 580.92 mg Good Source 45%
- Iron 6.32 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 397.95 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 165.83 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 8.96 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.74 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Ross fil Forn: Traditional Maltese Baked Rice is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 789.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ross fil-Forn: Traditional Maltese Baked Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, Eggs, Fresh Basil. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ross fil-Forn: Traditional Maltese Baked Rice?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 789.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ross fil-Forn: Traditional Maltese Baked Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Ross fil-Forn: Traditional Maltese Baked Rice healthy?
- Ross fil-Forn: Traditional Maltese Baked Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 789.24 calories and 47.2 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 943.78 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.2 g (66% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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