Spinach Arancini (rice Balls) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1 cup white wine
sea salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped spinach
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 lb mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
vegetable oil, for frying

Directions:

In large, deep saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the onions and saute for about 1 minute. Add the garlic stir. After another 5 minutes, add the rice and white wine and a pinch of salt stir and allow to cook down for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Add 2 (8-ounce) ladles of broth. Allow to absorb into rice for about 10 minutes, stirring, then add another 2 (8-ounce ladles) of broth and allow that to absorb for about 10 minutes.
Season with freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Add spinach to broth and rice and stir in with sweet butter. Add 1 cup of the Parmigiano.
When all ingredients are hot and mixed, pour and spread onto a parchment lined cookie sheet to cool. Once cool, cover with a layer of plastic wrap to avoid skin forming and refrigerate until completely cooled and firm. Refrigerate overnight if necessary.
When completely cooled, cover rice and spinach with remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano. With hands, roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. With fingers, make a small hole in the rice ball's center and insert 1 small cube of mozzarella, and cover with more rice.
Place flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned bread crumbs in separate bowls. Coat each ball with flour, then with whisked egg, then with seasoned breadcrumbs. Repeat with all rice balls and lay the coated balls on a cookie tray and refrigerate until ready to fry.
In a heavy large pan, heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees F.
Fry the balls, in batches, until golden brown. Remove each ball with a slotted spoon and place on parchment paper or paper towel lined cookie sheet to dry. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	251.26 Kcal (1052 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.97g	9%
Cholesterol	24.33mg	8%
Sodium	531.14mg	22%
Potassium	181.33mg	4%
Total Carbs	32.48g	11%
Sugars	1.44g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.19g	9%
Protein	13.08g	26%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	281.2mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.3 Kcal (613 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.47g	9%
Cholesterol	14.17mg	8%
Sodium	309.26mg	22%
Potassium	105.58mg	4%
Total Carbs	18.91g	11%
Sugars	0.84g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	9%
Protein	7.61g	26%
Vitamin C	3mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.7mg	6%
Calcium	163.7mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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