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Bocconcini-Stuffed Arancini with Pesto and Peppery Greens

Bocconcini-Stuffed Arancini with Pesto and Peppery Greens

made by hand and shallow-fried
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Calories
880 kcal
Protein
32g protein
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Wheat
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Barley
  • Sulphites
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Crustaceans
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Triticale
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

100 g

Bocconcini Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Egg

(Contains: Egg)

¾ cup

Arborio Rice

56 g

Arugula and Spinach Mix

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

7 g

Parsley

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)

⅓ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat, Gluten, May contain traces of allergens, Wheat)

4 tbsp

Italian Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Fish, Egg, Sulphites, Peanuts, Triticale, Crustaceans, Mustard, Tree nuts, Soy, May contain traces of allergens, Oats, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Barley, Milk)

½ cup

Marinara Sauce

(Contains: Fish, Soy, Egg, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Crustaceans, Gluten, Sesame, Milk, Wheat, Mustard, May contain traces of allergens)

¼ cup

Basil Pesto

(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Milk, Soy, Sulphites)

7.5 g

Vegetable Stock Powder

(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Soy, Sulphites, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

¼ cup

Milk*

tbsp

Oil*

½ tsp

Salt*

¼ tsp

Pepper*

Calories880 kcal
Fat37 g
Saturated Fat18 g
Carbohydrate105 g
Sugar8 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein32 g
Cholesterol165 mg
Sodium2160 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium700 mg
Calcium1050 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

Cook arborio and prep sauce
1
  • Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
  • To a medium pot, add vegetable stock powder, 1 3/4 cups (3 1/4 cups) water and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt. Bring to a boil over high. 
  • Meanwhile, peel, then mince or grate garlic.
  • To boiling water, stir in rice and half the garlic, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 14-16 min, until water is absorbed. (NOTE: Rice will still be slightly firm.) Set aside for 5 min, still covered.
  • To a small pot, add marinara sauce, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and remaining garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Finish rice and prep
2
  • Halve bocconcini. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roughly chop parsley.
  • In a medium bowl, place arugula and spinach mix. Set aside in the fridge.
  • When rice is done, stir in parsley, half the Parmesan and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. Spread evenly onto a baking sheet. Shape into a 8x11 inch rectangle.
  • Place in the freezer for 5-7 min to cool.
  • Meanwhile, carefully rinse and dry the pot (from step 1) well.
Set up breading station
3
  • To a small bowl, add flour. Season with salt and pepper. 
  • To a medium bowl, add egg and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) milk. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • To a large bowl, combine panko and Italian breadcrumbs. 
  • Remove rice from freezer. Using a knife, score cooled risotto into 8 (16) equal sections.
  • Lightly grease hands with oil.
Form arancini and heat oil
4
  • Working with one section of rice at a time, form into a 2-inch wide patty in the centre of one palm.
  • Gently push one bocconcini half into the centre of the patty.
  • Using your hands, firmly form rice around bocconcini, until completely encased, shaping into a ball.
  • Repeat with remaining bocconcini and rice, greasing hands as needed to prevent sticking.
  • To the same pot from step 1, add 2 cups oil (same for 4 servings). Heat over medium until oil reaches 350°F. (NOTE: Use an instant-read thermometer for best results.)
Bread and fry arancini
5

 

  • While oil heats, working with one arancini at a time, add to flour. Gently roll to coat. Shake off any excess.
  • Transfer to egg mixture. Roll to coat.
  • Using a fork or slotted spoon, add arancini to breadcrumb mixture. Roll to coat, using hands to firmly press and shape so that arancini is evenly coated. Arrange on a plate.
  • Repeat until all arancini are breaded.
  • Workng with 2-3 arancini at a time, carefully add to oil. (NOTE: Don't overcrowd the pot. Fry in batches, if needed.) 
  • Fry for 4-6 min, turnng occasionally, until crispy and golden.** (TIP: If arancini is browning too quickly, reduce heat to medium-low.)
  • IF YOU PREFER TO USE AN AIR FRYER:

    • Preheat air fryer to 400° while breading arancini.
    • Brush arancini evenly all over with 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil.
    • Place arancini in air fryer basket in a single layer, 1 inch apart. (NOTE: Don't overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches, if needed.)
    • Air fry for 5 min. 
    • Flip arancini. Brush again with 1/2 tbsp (1tbsp) oil . Air fry for 4-6 min more, until evenly golden and hot. 
Finish and serve
6
  • While arancini fry, heat marinara-butter mixture over medium for 2-3 min, stirring often, until simmering.
  • Using tongs, carefully transfer arancini to a paper towel-lined plate. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil over spinach-arugula mix. Toss to coat.
  • Divde marinara between plates. Spread into 4-inch-wide circles.
  • Divide pesto over top of marinara.
  • Place arancini on top.
  • Top arancini with peppery greens.
  • Sprinkle remaining Parnesan over top.
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