Veggie rice balls, also known as arancini or rice croquettes, are delightful Italian snacks or appetizers that combine the flavors of rice, vegetables, herbs, and cheese. These crispy golden-brown balls are a perfect blend of textures, with a tender and fluffy rice interior and a crispy outer layer. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, veggie rice balls are not only delicious but also versatile, allowing for endless variations and customizations to suit different dietary preferences and tastes. Whether enjoyed as a quick snack, an appetizer at a party, or a satisfying meal, these delectable rice balls are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
VEGETARIAN MEATBALLS
No one ever knows these are vegetarian. These also make great cocktail meatballs in a slow cooker with sweet and sour, Asian, or barbecue sauce.
Provided by pho1962
Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian
Time 1h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Mix eggs, bread crumbs, walnuts, Cheddar cheese, onions, cottage cheese, oil, garlic, basil, and salt together in a bowl with your hands until thoroughly blended. The batter will be very stiff.
- Chill mixture in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, turn meatballs, and continue to bake for another 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 853.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
VEGGIE RICE BALLS
Make and share this Veggie Rice Balls recipe from Food.com.
Provided by najwa
Categories Rice
Time 50m
Yield 10 balls, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook rice and lentils until soft, about 1/2 an hour.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet sprayed with non stick cooking spray (or oil), cook onions until tender.
- Add the rest of the veggies and cook until very soft, about 20-25 minutes, adding water if needed.
- In a large bowl, combine hot rice and lentils with veggies, mash well.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Form into 10 rice balls, or 4 patties to make veggie burgers, and refrigerate for 1/2 an hour.
- Fry in oil, turning frequently.
- Serve warm.
- I make veggie burgers and serve with a green salad.
VEGETABLE SESAME RICE BALLS
Dairy free, Low fat, Low GI, Wheat Free from the food coach. these are being packed in my lunchbox quite often at the minute
Provided by PinkCherryBlossom
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 16 balls
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Chop the vegetables very finely - if the pieces are too big, the mixture will not stick together.
- Combine the rice and vegetables in a bowl. Mix the tahini, lemon juice, tamari and tofu in a blender until smooth and creamy.
- Pour this sauce over the rice and vegetables and mix thoroughly.
- With wet hands, roll bits of the rice mixture into balls of about 5cm in diameter.
- Roll the balls in the sesame seeds until they are completely coated and place them on a baking tray.
- Bake for 40 minutes, turning the balls twice during the baking process.
- While the balls are cooking, make the dipping sauce by mixing the tamari and mirin together in a small bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 203.8, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5
COPYCAT VEGGIE BALLS
Since the Covid lockdown, I haven't been able to go to IKEA® where they serve delicious veggie balls. So in the true self-assemble spirit that makes it so famous, I set out to make a clone. Mine are even better. The original has pea protein and kale, which I find expensive and gross, respectively. I made some changes to make it easier on the wallet and taste buds, then bake them. Some assembly required. Serve bowl-style with rice and your favorite sauce.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian Main Dishes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat vegetable broth in a skillet over medium heat; add diced onion, carrots, and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add corn and peas. Cook until the corn and peas are warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add water if needed to keep it from burning. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Squeeze cooked spinach to drain. Pulse chickpeas and drained spinach together in the bowl of a food processor 3 times. Add red lentil flour, chickpea flour, yeast, parsley, seasoning, sage, turmeric, and white pepper. Pulse another 3 times. Add the cooked vegetable mixture to the food processor. Pulse 5 more times. The final result should leave the chickpeas coarse and the vegetables and herbs chunky with visible pieces of bell pepper, corn kernels, and peas.
- Mix dough by hand to ensure all the seasoning, flours, and vegetables are fully incorporated. The dough should be sticky, not dry. Add a bit of chickpea liquid if necessary. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Scoop out dough to make 30 balls, arranging them on the prepared baking sheet with about an inch separation.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 341.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
Tips:
- Cook the rice perfectly: Use the right amount of water and cook the rice until it is tender but not mushy. This will ensure that the rice balls hold their shape.
- Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your rice balls the best flavor and texture. If you are using frozen vegetables, be sure to thaw them completely before using.
- Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices will help to flavor the rice balls and make them more interesting. Some good options include garlic, onion, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, and cumin.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your rice balls. Use a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor.
- Don't overcook the rice balls: Rice balls should be cooked until they are heated through, but not overcooked. Overcooked rice balls will be mushy and fall apart.
Conclusion:
Veggie rice balls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal, and they can also be served as an appetizer or side dish. With a little creativity, you can create veggie rice balls that are sure to please everyone at your table.
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