Vegan Arancini (BAKED NOT FRIED) // MoreSaltPlease

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Ground flaxseed can provide a similar nutty flavor.

vegan cheese

🥗Healthier: cashew cheese

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu can be a more affordable option while still providing creaminess.

Welcome the audience and introduce the recipe for vegan arancini.

Explain that traditional arancini are fried rice balls, but this recipe will be baked for a healthier option.

Mention that the filling will include mushrooms and vegan cheese, and that variations can be made with other ingredients like avocado or vegan sausage.

State the ingredients needed to cook the rice: 2 cups jasmine rice, 4 cups vegetable stock, 1/2 onion, 2 to 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon dried or fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon herbs de Provence, 1 vegetable bouillon cube, salt, and pepper.

Start cooking the rice by sautéing the onions in a large pot until translucent, then add garlic, thyme, rosemary, herbs de Provence, bouillon cube, salt, and pepper, along with a dash of vegetable stock.

Add the jasmine rice to the pot and sauté for a few minutes, then pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and let cook for 10 to 15 minutes until done.

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet and cool in the fridge or freezer for 15 to 30 minutes.

Prepare the breadcrumbs by blending 1.5 cups of panko breadcrumbs in a food processor, then mix with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper, and salt.

Set up a dredging station with the seasoned breadcrumbs, 1/4 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 cup almond milk.

Once the rice is cooled, mix in truffle oil (if using) and fresh parsley.

Form the rice into balls, stuffing each with sautéed mushrooms and vegan cheese.

Dunk each ball in flour, then almond milk, and finally coat with the seasoned breadcrumbs.

Place the arancini on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 12 to 13 minutes.

After the first baking time, flip the arancini and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Serve with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

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