Mini Arancini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 24

Lunch

This Mini Arancini is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Frank P. Melodia and Barbara Chernetz Arancini are a classic Italian treat. Stuffed with creamy Fontina and then deep-fried and served with marinara for dipping, this is one bite-sized treat that will please young and old, and everyone in betwe

Ingredients

2 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth
.67 c. arborio rice
1/4 c. minced onion
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 clove garlic
.67 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs
2 oz. Fontina cheese
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. plain dried breadcrumbs
vegetable oil
Warm marinara sauce

Instructions

Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice, onion, butter, and garlic. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and pepper. Cool slightly, then stir in 3 tablespoons of the beaten eggs. Refrigerate 2 hours.
With wet hands, shape rice mixture into 24 balls (about 1 rounded tablespoon each). Tuck a cube of Fontina into the center of each ball and re-roll until cheese cubes are embedded in rice.
Place flour and breadcrumbs on separate sheets of waxed paper. Roll each ball in flour, then dip into eggs, letting excess drip off. Then roll in breadcrumbs, coating evenly. Transfer balls to a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. (Make-ahead tip: At this point, freeze until firm, then transfer balls to a freezer bag and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw rice balls in refrigerator before frying.)
Place a baking sheet in oven and heat to 200 degrees F. Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy saucepan to 350 degrees F. Deep-fry balls, 6 at a time, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and transfer to baking sheet in oven to keep warm while frying remaining balls. Serve with warm marinara for dipping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mini Arancini good for PCOS?

Yes, this Mini Arancini recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 24 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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