Baked Spinach and Cheese Rice Balls (Arancini)
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5.0
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Baked Spinach and Cheese Rice Balls (Arancini)
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These delicious rice balls are a healthy remake of classic Italian arancini.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided use
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup U.S.-grown short grain brown rice
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 cups reduced sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 ounces frozen chopped spinach, squeezed dry, about ½ cup
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup whole wheat Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced into ½ inch pieces
- marinara sauce for serving (optional)
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Instructions
- Heat 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook a few minutes until softened. Add the rice and stir until coated with the oil. Turn the heat up to high and add the wine. Cook until wine is almost completely reduced. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until rice is cooked through, about 45 minutes. Stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the rice to a bowl and refrigerate a few hours or overnight. When the rice is cool, stir in the egg.
- Mix the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper together in a bowl.
- Form the rice mixture into about 12 medium sized balls, enclosing a cube of mozzarella in the center of each one. Roll each ball in the breadcrumbs, coating the entire surface.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the rice balls on a baking sheet sprayed with olive oil. Bake in the oven 15-20 minutes until crispy on the outside. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Serve with marinara sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0g
Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15.9g
(5%)
Protein
4.9g
(10%)
Fat
4.9g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1.6g
(8%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
142mg
(6%)
Potassium
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
1.1g
(4%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.9g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 10% |
| Fat | 4.9g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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