QUINOA ARANCINI
We love arancini, but they're not the healthiest thing going! I wanted to make a version that we could enjoy guilt-free. I substituted quinoa for rice and tried baking instead of frying. Now we can have them any time. -Sabrina Ovadia, New York, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Stir in 1 egg, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oil, basil and seasonings., Divide into 6 portions. Shape each portion around a cheese cube to cover completely, forming a ball. , Place remaining egg and 1/2 cup bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip quinoa balls in egg, then roll in bread crumbs. Place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; spritz with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 1283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
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Tamaam Suud
[email protected]These arancini were a great way to use up leftover quinoa and vegetables. They were also a lot healthier than traditional arancini.
Evan Stonebraker
[email protected]Overall, these arancini were a good experiment, but I think I'll stick to traditional arancini in the future.
Amra Ramadani
[email protected]These arancini were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Carol Harrison
[email protected]I had trouble getting the arancini to hold together. I think I might have added too much liquid.
Chevery Mohammad
[email protected]These arancini were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more herbs and spices next time.
RoomyShadows
[email protected]Delicious! I'll definitely be making these again.
Mekonen Tesfaye
[email protected]I made these arancini for my family and they loved them! They're a great healthy alternative to traditional arancini.
yasin abdu
[email protected]These arancini were a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also added some chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
pencil thabo ndlovu
[email protected]I substituted brown rice for the quinoa and they were still delicious. I also added a bit of spice with some chili powder.
SHakti Budha
[email protected]These arancini were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to chop the vegetables, which saved me a lot of time.
Bubby Badazz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but these arancini changed my mind! They were so delicious and satisfying. I'll definitely be making them again.
Golden Johnstone
[email protected]These quinoa arancini were a hit at my dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. I especially loved the combination of quinoa, vegetables, and cheese.