Healthy Baked Brown Rice Arancini

A nutritious twist on the classic Italian appetizer, these arancini are made with healthy brown rice and sweet potato, then pan-fried until golden brown instead of deep-fried.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (185g) cooked brown rice, cooled
• 1/2 cup (115g) cooked and mashed sweet potato
• 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup (30g) whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup (10g) chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, mashed sweet potato, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Shape the mixture into balls, about the size of a golf ball.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Pan-fry the arancini, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.
5. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Serve warm.

Enjoy!