Spinach And Mozzarella Arancini Recipe

Name: Spinach And Mozzarella Arancini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tbsp olive oil; 2 None onions, finely diced; 9 oz risotto rice; 1 pinch saffron; 1 clove garlic, minced; 7 oz frozen spinach; 1 pinch grated nutmeg; 2 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1 None egg; 4 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 4 cups oil, for deep-frying; 5 oz mixed greens; 7 oz tomatoes, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

6 tbsp olive oil
2 None onions, finely diced
9 oz risotto rice
1 pinch saffron
1 clove garlic, minced
7 oz frozen spinach
1 pinch grated nutmeg
2 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 None egg
4 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 cup breadcrumbs
4 cups oil, for deep-frying
5 oz mixed greens
7 oz tomatoes, cut into wedges

1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan. Saute 1 onion and rice. Add saffron and stir to combine. Add 3 cups salted water and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 30 mins, stirring occasionally. Fold in egg then set aside to cool.
2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a separate saucepan. Saute remaining onion and garlic for 2 min. Add spinach and cook over low heat, covered, for 10 mins. Season and add nutmeg. Drain, squeezing out excess water. Coarsely chop then mix with mozzarella.
3
For the vinaigrette, whisk together vinegar and sugar. Season. Whisk in 4 tbsp oil. Set aside.
4
To make the arancini, stuff 2 tbsp rice mixture with 1 tsp spinach mixture and roll into a ball. Coat in breadcrumbs. Repeat with remaining rice and spinach. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, fry arancini until golden brown. Serve with mixed greens, tomatoes and dressing.

2763

kcal

Calories

269

Fat

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tbsp olive oil, 2 None onions, finely diced, 9 oz risotto rice, 1 pinch saffron, and more.

Yes, Spinach And Mozzarella Arancini falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spinach And Mozzarella Arancini

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