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Quinoa Arancini Bites with Peruvian Spiced Eggplant Chia Dip
Let’s be honest – sometimes Super Bowl party snacks can be a bit predictable each year. Which is why we’ve decided to elevate our snacking game this year with these easy to make, homemade Quinoa Arancini Bites paired alongside a Peruvian Spiced Eggplant Chia Dip!
Cook Time: 45 MIN
Let’s be honest – sometimes Super Bowl party snacks can be a bit predictable each year. Which is why we’ve decided to elevate our snacking game this year with these easy to make, homemade Quinoa Arancini Bites paired alongside a Peruvian Spiced Eggplant Chia Dip!
This simple plant-based appetizer is a great addition to your game day spread. The bold, robust, and hearty flavors from the Spiced Eggplant Chia dip perfectly balances out the cheesy, fluffy profile of the Quinoa Arancini bites, making for a flavor combination that delightfully lingers on the palate, tempting you to go back for another one (or two, or three, or four!).
And the best part? This Super Bowl appetizer is much healthier than some of the other greasy, heavy snacks you’ll typically find at game day viewings. With the amino acids and protein from SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® White Quinoa, the high fiber content from SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Chia, and the heart-healthy antioxidants from SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend, this vegetarian snack will satisfy those game day snack cravings and leave you feeling healthy and satiated.
Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking to indulge in some gourmet, delicious treats while watching the game, these appetizers will score touchdowns among your friends and are sure to steal the show!
Quinoa Arancini Bites
Looking for tips on how to prep and cook SIMPLi Quinoa? Check out our NEW ancient grains cooking guide!
Ingredients
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3/4 cup cooked SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® White Quinoa
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3/4 cup breadcrumbs
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2 eggs
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1 tsp of SIMPLi Herb Salt Blend
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1 tsp of SIMPLi Peruvian Pink Salt
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1/2 cup flour
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Mozzarella as needed
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¾ cup SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend (or enough to cover frying the arancini balls)
Instructions
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Combine and whisk egg, flour, breadcrumbs and cooked SIMPLi White Quinoa in a bowl until sticky batter forms. Using hands to properly mix is recommended, but not necessary. Add whatever seasoning you wish; this is your time to get creative! We love using our SIMPLi Herb Salt Blend for this batter.
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Grab chunks of the batter and flatten it in your hand. Add Mozzarella (or whatever filling your heart desires!). In the center, wrap the batter around the filling and shape it into a ball. The more batter you use, the bigger the bite size.
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Once all balls are formed, store them in the fridge for 20-30 mins to solidify them and keep them in shape when cooking. Then fry in SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend until golden brown (2-4 mins). You can also bake them as a healthier option.
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Enjoy with your favorite dip (we loved pairing it with our Peruvian Spiced Eggplant Chia Dip – see recipe below!)
Peruvian Spiced Eggplant Chia Dip
Ingredients
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½ cup SIMPLi Chia Seeds
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1 tsp gochujang sauce
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil (plus more for serving)
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1 medium eggplant, roasted and skin removed
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2 tsp SIMPLi Peruvian Spice Salt (plus more for serving)
Instructions
At SIMPLi, we love finding new, creative ways to incorporate our elevated ingredients into traditional recipes. There’s something magical that happens when new flavors and textures meet to create new culinary masterpieces that we never thought to try. And this recipe is a prime example of that magic!
Making it yourself for the big game? Be sure to tag us in your recipe creations on social! @eatsimpli