Arborio Rice Arancini

Directions

1. 1
   Bring rice and 2 cups water to a boil in saucepan.
2. 2
   Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
3. 3
   Cool.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 375F, and coat 2 baking sheets with olive oil cooking spray.
5. 5
   Whisk together eggs and pesto in bowl.
6. 6
   Stir egg mixture into rice.
7. 7
   Fold in /2 cup breadcrumbs and green onions.
8. 8
   Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
9. 9
   Roll rice mixture into 2-inch balls, then roll balls in remaining breadcrumbs.
10. 10
    Place on prepared baking sheets, and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
11. 11
    Bake 30 minutes, or until browned and crispy.