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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Tina Weah
[email protected]These arancini were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.
Raju Bapari
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The arancini were delicious and they were a lot easier to make than I thought they would be.
hashmat Sahar
[email protected]I made these arancini for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Charles Robinsz
[email protected]These arancini were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili flakes next time.
Amjad Ali
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I loved these arancini! The quinoa and vegetable filling was very flavorful.
Bijay JK
[email protected]I had a hard time finding sun-dried tomatoes, so I used roasted red peppers instead. They turned out great!
Amoh
[email protected]These arancini were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Kurt Sandy
[email protected]I made these arancini for my family and they loved them! They were especially impressed with the crispy coating.
Afton Pinas
[email protected]These arancini were amazing! They were the perfect combination of crispy and chewy, and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again soon.
Christine Jenkins
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my arancini turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overcooked the quinoa.
Yosh
[email protected]These arancini were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would drain the quinoa better next time.
Jomaia Ghamdi
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The arancini were crispy and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.
Teresa Justason
[email protected]These arancini were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.
tehreem fatima
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the arancini to stay together. I think I might have needed to cook the quinoa a little longer.
MV gaming Mitić
[email protected]These arancini were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.
Ghaffar Jutt
[email protected]I've made these arancini several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect appetizer or side dish.
jahmere Lowe
[email protected]These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of quinoa and rice, and they held together perfectly. The filling was also very flavorful.
Ani Sturua
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but these arancini were surprisingly good! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the flavors all worked well together.
Munjurul Islam
[email protected]These quinoa arancini were a hit at my dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious filling. I especially loved the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.