Baked Sweet Potato Arancini (Italian Rice Balls) Vegan

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   Filling:

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   Peel, chop and cook sweet potato in microwave until soft. About 6 minutes. Mash until creamy.

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   Meanwhile, combine all other filling ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

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   Stir together well.

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   Using your hands, form into 24 1-inch sized balls and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

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   Place in freezer to cool to make them easier to handle.

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   Risotto:

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   Saute onion in large saucepan until tender. Add garlic.

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   Add the dry rice and stir constantly for 2 minutes.

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    Add the white wine stir until absorbed.

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    Add the broth 1/2 cup at a time. Waiting until fully absorbed between each addition. The entire process takes about 15-20 minutes. Season as desired.

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    Assembly:

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    Take a frozen filling ball and wrap the risotto around it by rolling in your hands. Then roll in breadcrumbs and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.

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    Can be frozen at this point.

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    Otherwise spritz with olive oil and bake at 400F for about 30 minutes.

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    Serve with marinara sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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