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Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole Arancini

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Ingredients

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2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 2.5 oz sweet italian sausage link casing removed
10 oz 93% lean ground turkey
1/4 cup onion minced
black pepper
5 oz frozen peas
2 cups homemade tomato sauce
1 large egg 1 egg white
1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese or parmesan
cooking spray
4 tbsp seasoned breadcrumbs divided (or gf crumbs)
1 1/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella
fresh parsley or basil if desired

Nutritional information

Calories
Carbohydrates
47g
Protein
21g
Fat
10g
Saturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
61mg
Sodium
629mg
Fiber
2g
Sugar
1g
Blue Smart Points
10
Green Smart Points
Purple Smart Points
Points +

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Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole Arancini

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    This Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole takes one of my favorite appetizers (arancini) and turns it into a weeknight meal. Freezes well for make ahead meals and its also great for potlucks.

    • 20 min
    • Serves 8
    • Easy

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    Its filled with ground turkey and a little sausage which adds lots of flavor, plus peas and sauce. More casserole recipes I love are Chicken Sausage and Peppers Macaroni Casserole, Spiralized Turnip and Potato Au Gratin Casserole and Tuna Noodle Casserole.,I cant take full credit for this, this is pure genius from my friend Julia of Julias Healthy Italian. I tweaked her recipe to lighten it up a bit, but she takes full credit for the creativity. Servings are large and very satisfying, you could serve a simple green salad on the side if you want more greens.,If you dont like peas, swap it with another vegetable. Im thinking of trying a broccoli and sausage version next.,Baked Mini Spinach and Brown Rice Arancini,Cauliflower Rice Balls


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Meanwhile, Saut Sausage Meat; Cook Until Brown Breaking Up Into Pieces With a Wooden Spoon as It Cooks Add Turkey and Onions and Cook Until Browned, Breaking Up as It Cooks

    2
    Done

    Season With 3/4 Teaspoon Salt and Black Pepper to Taste, Then Add Peas and 1 Cup Sauce; Simmer on Low, Covered, About 20 Minutes.

    3
    Done

    Preheat Oven to 400f.

    4
    Done

    in a Large Bowl Combinecooked Rice, Pecorino Romano, Eggs, and 1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce and Mix Well. Rice Should Be a Bit Sticky.

    5
    Done

    Spraya 9 X 13 Casserole Dish With Cooking Spray, Making Sure to Spray Sides Too.add2 Tbsp Breadcrumbs to the Dish Androllaround to Coat the Bottom and Sides.

    6
    Done

    Take Half of the Rice Mixture (a Little More If Needed) Andcoverthe Bottom of the Dish and Up the Sides;pressto Form the Bottom Layer. Fill Withthe Meat and Peas.

    7
    Done

    Top With 3/4 Cup Mozzarella Cheese.

    8
    Done

    Cover With Remaining Rice and Press Until Even.top With Remaining Sauce, Remaining 2 Tbsp Breadcrumbs, and Remaining 1/2 Cup Mozzarella.

    9
    Done

    Cover With Foil and Bake 30 Minutes, Until Hot. Garnish With Parsley or Basil If Desired, Cut Into 8 Pieces and Serve.

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