Oven-Baked Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini Recipe

Name: Oven-Baked Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice; 4 green onions, divided; 2 minced garlic cloves; 3 1/2 cups water; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more; fresh parsley, for garnishing; 1/3 cup grated romano cheese; 2 cups dry whole grain breadcrumbs; 1 (12 ounce) container marinated fresh mozzarella balls in oil, drained and oil reserved (16 pieces); 28 ounces marinara sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
4 green onions, divided
2 minced garlic cloves
3 1/2 cups water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more
fresh parsley, for garnishing
1/3 cup grated romano cheese
2 cups dry whole grain breadcrumbs
1 (12 ounce) container marinated fresh mozzarella balls in oil, drained and oil reserved (16 pieces)
28 ounces marinara sauce

1
Combine rice, water, 1 whole green onion and garlic in a saucepan.
2
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3
Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and cool.
4
Remove and discard green onion.
5
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F Coat baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
6
Finely chop the rest of the green onions.
7
Fold eggs, parsley, Romano and onions into rice.
8
Spread breadcrumbs on a large plate.
9
Shape 1/4 cup rice mixture around one mozzarella ball. Roll in breadcrumbs, and place on baking sheet.
10
Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.
11
Drizzle arancini with the reserved oil.
12
Bake 20-25 minutes or until outside is crisp and brown.
13
Meanwhile, warm marinara sauce.
14
Place sauce in the bottom of a large serving dish. Place arancini on top of sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

732

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice, 4 green onions, divided, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Oven-Baked Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Oven-Baked Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini

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