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These tasty arancini balls are made with asparagus and cashew cream filling and sesame seeds coating.

This browser does not support the video element. They are a mouthwatering vegan alternative to the classic Italian recipe.

They are baked instead of deep-fried, for a flavourful snack with half the fats.

Nutrients

Health Time 1h 30m Cost 212 kcal The nutrients information on this page refers to a 2000 Kcal daily intake diet. Each nutrient has a progress bar. A full progress bar represents the total allowance for the nutrient, based on a 500 Kcal meal. Carbs, Sugars, Total Fats, Saturates Less than 50% of maximum recommended intake for a meal Between 50% and 95% of maximum recommended intake for a meal More than 95% of maximum recommended intake for a meal Fibers, Proteins More than 50% of recommended intake for a meal Between 25% and 50% of recommended intake for a meal Less than 25% of recommended intake for a meal By visiting the full recipe page , you can get a more in depth breakdown of the nutrients for this recipe. If you prefer reading the recipe in this format instead, a link to the full recipe page will be provided at the end!

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Name: Vegan Asparagus Arancini
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 50 g of Brown Onion; 300 g of Arborio Rice; 600 mL of Vegetable Stock; 0.5 tsp of Turmeric; 1 Garlic Clove; 120 g of Asparagus; 0.5 tsp of Lemon Zest; 40 g of Cashew Nuts; 70 g of White Flour; 100 mL of Water; 120 g of Breadcrumbs; 15 g of Black Sesame Seeds; 0.5 tsp of Garlic Powder; 1 tsp of Dried Parsley

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Step 1 In a large pan, sizzle ​1 tbsp of olive oil with finely chopped onions. Then, add the arborio rice and turmeric, and stir it for a few minutes. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp Brown Onion 50 g Arborio Rice 300 g Vegetable Stock 600 mL Turmeric 0.5 tsp White Flour 70 g Water 100 mL Breadcrumbs 120 g Black Sesame Seeds 15 g Garlic Powder 0.5 tsp Dried Parsley 1 tsp Garlic Clove 1 Asparagus 120 g Lemon Zest 0.5 tsp Cashew Nuts 40 g Adjust servings and measurement unit in the full recipe page .

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Step 1 Pour a ladle of hot vegetable stock in the pan with the rice and mix well. Allow each ladleful to become absorbed before adding the next and continue to do so until the rice is cooked through. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp Brown Onion 50 g Arborio Rice 300 g Vegetable Stock 600 mL Turmeric 0.5 tsp White Flour 70 g Water 100 mL Breadcrumbs 120 g Black Sesame Seeds 15 g Garlic Powder 0.5 tsp Dried Parsley 1 tsp Garlic Clove 1 Asparagus 120 g Lemon Zest 0.5 tsp Cashew Nuts 40 g Adjust servings and measurement unit in the full recipe page .

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Step 2 Season the arancini risotto with salt and pepper and spread it flat over a baking dish or tray. Cover it with cling film and place it in the fridge while you prepare the filling. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp Brown Onion 50 g Arborio Rice 300 g Vegetable Stock 600 mL Turmeric 0.5 tsp White Flour 70 g Water 100 mL Breadcrumbs 120 g Black Sesame Seeds 15 g Garlic Powder 0.5 tsp Dried Parsley 1 tsp Garlic Clove 1 Asparagus 120 g Lemon Zest 0.5 tsp Cashew Nuts 40 g Adjust servings and measurement unit in the full recipe page .

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Step 3 Part 1 Sizzle ​1 tbsp of olive oil with crushed garlic and add sliced asparagus. Cook for 10 minutes. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp Brown Onion 50 g Arborio Rice 300 g Vegetable Stock 600 mL Turmeric 0.5 tsp White Flour 70 g Water 100 mL Breadcrumbs 120 g Black Sesame Seeds 15 g Garlic Powder 0.5 tsp Dried Parsley 1 tsp Garlic Clove 1 Asparagus 120 g Lemon Zest 0.5 tsp Cashew Nuts 40 g Adjust servings and measurement unit in the full recipe page .

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Step 3 Part 2 Blitz half of the asparagus with the soaked and drained cashew nuts, lemon zest, and ​1 tbsp of oil. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp Brown Onion 50 g Arborio Rice 300 g Vegetable Stock 600 mL Turmeric 0.5 tsp White Flour 70 g Water 100 mL Breadcrumbs 120 g Black Sesame Seeds 15 g Garlic Powder 0.5 tsp Dried Parsley 1 tsp Garlic Clove 1 Asparagus 120 g Lemon Zest 0.5 tsp Cashew Nuts 40 g Adjust servings and measurement unit in the full recipe page .

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Step 4 Part 1 To make one rice ball, scoop a portion of the rice into your hand and place one teaspoon of cashew cream in the centre. Then, add a few cooked asparagus bits and seal the ball by wrapping the rice around the filling. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp Brown Onion 50 g Arborio Rice 300 g Vegetable Stock 600 mL Turmeric 0.5 tsp White Flour 70 g Water 100 mL Breadcrumbs 120 g Black Sesame Seeds 15 g Garlic Powder 0.5 tsp Dried Parsley 1 tsp Garlic Clove 1 Asparagus 120 g Lemon Zest 0.5 tsp Cashew Nuts 40 g Adjust servings and measurement unit in the full recipe page .

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Step 4 Part 2 Whisk the flour with water to make a smooth batter in one bowl. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs with sesame seeds, garlic powder, and parsley. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp Brown Onion 50 g Arborio Rice 300 g Vegetable Stock 600 mL Turmeric 0.5 tsp White Flour 70 g Water 100 mL Breadcrumbs 120 g Black Sesame Seeds 15 g Garlic Powder 0.5 tsp Dried Parsley 1 tsp Garlic Clove 1 Asparagus 120 g Lemon Zest 0.5 tsp Cashew Nuts 40 g Adjust servings and measurement unit in the full recipe page .

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Step 4 Part 2 Dip each rice ball in the batter and then roll it into the coating mix. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp Brown Onion 50 g Arborio Rice 300 g Vegetable Stock 600 mL Turmeric 0.5 tsp White Flour 70 g Water 100 mL Breadcrumbs 120 g Black Sesame Seeds 15 g Garlic Powder 0.5 tsp Dried Parsley 1 tsp Garlic Clove 1 Asparagus 120 g Lemon Zest 0.5 tsp Cashew Nuts 40 g Adjust servings and measurement unit in the full recipe page .

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Step 5 Bake the prepared balls for 30 minutes at 180°C (355°F). Remove from the oven and allow to cool down a few minutes over a wire rack. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp Brown Onion 50 g Arborio Rice 300 g Vegetable Stock 600 mL Turmeric 0.5 tsp White Flour 70 g Water 100 mL Breadcrumbs 120 g Black Sesame Seeds 15 g Garlic Powder 0.5 tsp Dried Parsley 1 tsp Garlic Clove 1 Asparagus 120 g Lemon Zest 0.5 tsp Cashew Nuts 40 g Adjust servings and measurement unit in the full recipe page .

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil	3tbsp
Brown Onion	50g
Arborio Rice	300g
Vegetable Stock	600mL
Turmeric	0.5tsp

White Flour	70g
Water	100mL
Breadcrumbs	120g
Black Sesame Seeds	15g
Garlic Powder	0.5tsp
Dried Parsley	1tsp

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Vegan Asparagus Arancini

Nutrients

Carbs 34 grams

Sugars 1 grams

Total Fats 6 grams

Saturates 1 grams

Fibers 2 grams

Proteins 5 grams

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One Veggie, Many Benefits

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