Spinach and Bulgur Arancini

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	20 minutes	Total Time	45 minutes
Servings	4 (about 8 large arancini)	Cost Per Serving	$1.10

1/2 cup	Bulgur, coarse
1 cup	Frozen Spinach
1 each	Egg
1/4 cup	Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 tsp	Onion Powder
1/2 tsp	Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp	Thyme, dried
1/4 tsp	Nutritional Yeast
1/8 tsp	Salt
1/8 tsp	Black Pepper
1/2 cup	Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1 1/4 cup	Crushed Cornflakes or Breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 400˚F (205˚C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place bulgur in a glass bowl and cover with boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 15 – 20 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
Place frozen spinach in bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 5 minutes until defrosted and using a clean tea towel, squeeze out excess water.
In a large bowl, mix spinach, egg, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper together.
Stir in ¾ cup (180 mL) of the crushed corn flakes, mozzarella and soaked bulgur.
Using an ice cream scoop, form into 8 balls. Roll arancini in remaining crushed corn flakes and place onto parchment lined tray.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

PDF of NFT for Spinach Bulgur Arancini recipe

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