OVEN-BAKED MOZZARELLA-STUFFED ARANCINI

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Make and share this Oven-Baked Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.7, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 52.4, Sodium 712.6, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 11.8, Protein 9.7

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