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Zucchini and cheese arancini

Cooked zucchini and cheese arancini balls served on a thick wooden cutting board with chives and a small dish of lemon wedges in the background for serving.
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Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Makes: 12
 balls
Serves: 4
Vegetarian
,
Nut free
Cooked zucchini and cheese arancini balls served on a thick wooden cutting board with chives and a small dish of lemon wedges in the background for serving.
  • 1 serve of vegetables per serving
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Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
½ cup Arborio rice
2 small zucchinis, grated
1 tsp reduced-salt vegetable stock powder
1 cup water
½ cup frozen peas, defrosted
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
2/3 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup light cream cheese
1 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs

Savvy swaps

You can swap:

Fresh chives
Dried Chives
Frozen peas
Cooked fresh peas

Tips

  • This recipe is a good source of fibre. Eating a diet high in fibre can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer.
  • Cheese provides calcium. Calcium is needed for healthy bones and teeth.
  • Zucchini provides Vitamin C. Vitamin C supports your immune system.

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • This is a good recipe for using up leftover risotto. Skip steps 1-3.
  • You can freeze chives and just snip off the amount you need for a recipe. No need to defrost.

  • You can make your own breadcrumbs by blending or grating leftover bread crusts.
  • Compare prices of Arborio rice per 100g to get the best value for money.

Method

Step 1
Heat oil in a saucepan over a low heat.

Step 2
Add the rice and zucchini and stir for a few minutes.

Step 3
Add the stock powder and water and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked through and the water has been absorbed, adding more water if required to finish cooking the rice.

Step 4
Stir through the peas, chives and cheeses and allow to cool.

Step 5
Preheat the oven to 190oC and line a tray with baking paper.

Step 6
Roll the cooled mix into 12 balls and coat with breadcrumbs.

Step 7
Place on the baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

Food safety tip: if you are taking leftovers for lunch, the arancini need to be kept cold so pack an ice brick.

Tips

  • This recipe is a good source of fibre. Eating a diet high in fibre can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer.
  • Cheese provides calcium. Calcium is needed for healthy bones and teeth.
  • Zucchini provides Vitamin C. Vitamin C supports your immune system.

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • This is a good recipe for using up leftover risotto. Skip steps 1-3.
  • You can freeze chives and just snip off the amount you need for a recipe. No need to defrost.

  • You can make your own breadcrumbs by blending or grating leftover bread crusts.
  • Compare prices of Arborio rice per 100g to get the best value for money.

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