Spinach Arancini

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 25, 2011

delicious!!!!!!!! mmmmmm.. every1 loved them. crispy, yet moist, good overall flavor. it took quite a while to wait for, but it was worth the wait if you have the time. WILL make again, and next time will try and make my own marinara, cuz from what every1 else sed on here, its makes it better.. which theyre already awesome. but i bet a homemade marinara would be EVEN better!! probly more for an appetizer, or for a party or event, but every1 including picky children all loved. and so did i! once again (second time, updated) very delicious! this time, i used frozen spinach, thawed and drained; basmati rice, only chicken broth (replaced wine), and used cream cheese instead of mozz cubes (based on ingredients on hand). still hafta rate it 5.. love these! once again, so does everyone else. still wasnt able to make the marinara but theyre GRRREAT w/o. there are leftovers though (since i doubled recipe for thxgiving), and thinking about making marinara later today. will update again!

—whitneyriot

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 19, 2013

I really wanted to like this recipe, but the best thing I can say about it is that the finished product *looks* like it should taste good. Also, I don't know where the "ready in 1 hour 30 minutes" claim came from. I have to refrigerate the rice mixture for that long alone, and then give the balls another 30 minutes in the fridge before frying. It's more of a three-hour ordeal, and while I don't mind spending that much time preparing something delicious, it's maddening to waste a good chunk of my day making something flavorless and disappointing. The only reason this got 2 stars instead of 1 is because the risotto was delicious. I'll definitely make the risotto again, but skip all the breading and frying.

—Califohioan

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9 Ratings

Feb 14, 2011

By far my favorite thing to make. Everyone loves them! Serve with spicy marinara and Alfredo. I'm too impatient to wait for risotto to cool. Just place in freezer for 10 minutes and you're ready to roll. Keep balls separate by placing each one in a mini muffin pan. I make the balls the night before and leave overnight in fridge.

—hiheather

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Oct 29, 2010

This recipie was wonderful! Very easy to make, most ingredients I already had in my pantry, and freezer friendly. LOVED it.

—ltooley410

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Jun 01, 2011

I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about them! It's definitely a labor intensive recipe, but well worth the effort.

—Lins G.

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Apr 26, 2011

This is AMAZING. I have made this about 5 times--everyone keeps BEGGING for it! So so so good! I follow the recipe exactly and it is fabulous!

—nattysmom1

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Jan 14, 2013

I have made these twice, to rave reviews each time. My picky sister who never eats leftovers just squirreled away the last 5 of these from the platter and hid them in her fridge, so they were good enough to overcome her hatred of re-warmed food. They are delicious, and worth the effort. I bake them instead of frying them, and put them in mini muffin cups as suggested by another reviewer.

—AKIRSHON

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Aug 29, 2011

Absolutely delicious!

—JackieMurphy267

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Nutrition

Calories
161 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
16.7 g
5%

Cholesterol
15 mg
5%

Fat
7.9 g
12%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
4.2 g
8%

Sodium
312 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spinach Arancini

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 161
Calories from Fat: 72

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9g 12 %
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8 %
Cholesterol 15mg 5 %
Sodium 312mg 12 %
** Potassium 28mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 16.7g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 4.2g 8 %
** Sugars 0.3g
** Vitamin A 3 %
** Vitamin C 1 %
** Calcium 8 %
** Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 5 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.