Arancini Italian Rice Balls Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 c. cooked brown rice
- 1 c. Parmesan cheese (2 1/2 ounces), freshly grated
- 4 x Large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 c. bread crumbs vegetable oil
Directions
- Mix together the cooked rice, Parmesan cheese, Large eggs, parsley, seasonings, and 1/2 c. of bread crumbs. Form the rice balls by hand, using about 1/2 c. for each one. If the mix fails to stick together, mash it to break down the rice kernels. Roll each rice ball in bread crumbs to coat it thoroughly.
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a heavy skillet. Fry the rice balls, rolling them often so which they will brown proportionately. When they are golden, crispy, and thoroughly heated, remove them from the skillet and roll them gently on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Rice balls can also be filled. Form the rice balls around a cube of mozzarella cheese or possibly make an indentation, fill it with tomato sauce, and then healthy pinch it closed and cook as above.
- Rice balls are delicious plain or possibly topped with cheese or possibly tomato sauce.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 249g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 448 | |
| Calories from Fat 131 | 29% |
| Total Fat 14.81g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 6.44g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 230mg | 77% |
| Sodium 657mg | 27% |
| Potassium 223mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 54.52g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 2.81g | 2% |
| Protein 23.25g | 37% |
