Arancini Balls

28’s Home Nutrition Program (portions based on our Women’s ‘Healthy Weight Maintenance’ Eating Plan)
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 2
Calories 402.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 260 g chicken mince
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower rice Birds Eye
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 free range egg whisked
  • 1/4 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs or gluten free breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon corn flour
  • 1/4 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
  • 2 cups rocket leaves
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C on a fan forced setting and line a baking tray.
  • Place frozen Birds Eye Cauliflower Rice in a microwave safe dish. Cook uncovered on HIGH for 5 minutes, stirring halfway then transfer into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the chicken mince, 2 tbs parmesan, garlic, Dijon mustard, ½ the whisked egg and 1 tbs of breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roll mixture into balls and then toss in the corn flour. Dip into remaining egg, toss in the remaining breadcrumbs then place onto the lined baking tray.
  • Lightly spray each ball with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through, flipping halfway.
  • Meanwhile, heat the tomatoes and mixed herbs together in the microwave or saucepan and simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve arancini balls on a bed of rocket, spoon over the tomato and sprinkle with remaining parmesan.

Posted by Sam Wood

Father and husband, on a mission to help people move more, eat better and make a positive change to their lives. Sam Wood has over 20 years experience as a personal trainer and is recognised as one of Australia’s leading experts and media commentators in the health & fitness industry. Sam is the founder and personal trainer of 28, Australia’s #1 home fitness and nutrition program, and he's also the proud owner of Australia’s largest personal training studio, The Woodshed, based in Brighton, Melbourne.

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