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Arancini (Italian Rice Balls)
These traditional Italian rice balls are so good!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 4 oz. mozzarella cheese cut in ½-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
- ¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Beat eggs lightly with fork. Add the rice and stir gently but thoroughly.
- 3. Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture, place a cube of mozzarella in the middle and then top with another tablespoon of rice. Shape into a ball and roll in the breadcrumbs. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the rice mixture.
- 4. Refrigerate pan of rice balls for at least 30 minutes.
- 5. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over rice balls.
- 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with warm marinara sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
340mg
(14%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.