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Leek and Pea Aranchini

Best leek aranchini balls, for the snacks or any time of the day.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian, Multi-National
Servings 4 Portions
Calories 574 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Risotto

  • 200 Grams Arborio rice
  • 1 Leek Finely Chopped
  • 1 Clove Garlic Finely Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • White Wine A good splash (As per taste)
  • 500 Milli Litre Vegetable Stock
  • 1/4 Cup Green Peas Fresh or Frozen
  • 1/4 Cup Vegan Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt To Taste (1/2 teaspoon I used)

For Aranchini balls

  • 300 Grams Pea risotto (Made using ingredients of set 1)
  • 150 Grams Bread Crumbs
  • 1/4 Cup Oat Milk
  • 3 Tablespoon Flour
  • Olive Oil For Frying

Pea and mint dressing

  • 1/4 Cup Green Peas
  • 10 Grams Fresh Mint Leaves
  • Salt A pinch
  • Black Pepper A pinch
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil

Instructions
 

Part one - make risotto

  • Begin by frying the leek and garlic together in a little olive oil. Once the leek is translucent add the rice and stir until it has been coated with oil. At this point add the wine and cook until wine has been absorbed. Now add vegetable stock and repeat this process.
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  • Once the rice has become soft, but retains a little bite, add the peas and cook for a few more minutes longer. Stir a little oil and parmesan and remove from the heat. Put the lid on and allow it to stand for 2-3 minutes.

Part two – make the Aranchini balls

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Place the breadcrumbs evenly on a baking tray and bake for around 5 minutes to toast
  • Place the flour and oat milk into separate dishes in preparation. Roll the leftover risotto into balls. Coat the balls one by one in the flour, then the oat milk and then roll them in the toasted breadcrumbs. Repeat this process and make all the balls.
  • Now in a non-stick pan, fry these balls using olive oil. Keep an eye on the arancini in the pan, turning when golden brown. Once cooked add them to a place on top of kitchen roll to soak up any excess oil

For the dip

  • Simply pop Green Peas, Fresh Mint Leaves, and Olive oil into a food processor and blend until smooth, top up with salt and pepper as per taste.

Notes

  • For binding of balls you can use boiled potatoes.
  • Fry the balls on medium heat.
  • You can vary content of Leek and add other ingredients in the risotto to suit your taste (you can add shredded chicken or fish if you a non-vegetarian).

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Leek and Pea Aranchini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 789mg34%
Potassium 210mg6%
Carbohydrates 80g27%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 913IU18%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 109mg11%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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