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    Author: Emily Krill | Published: Apr 1, 2019 | Modified: Mar 20, 2022

    Cauliflower Rice Balls

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    These Keto Arancini, or Cauliflower Rice Balls are total cheesy goodness.  And each fritter has just 4g net carbs.

    Best Keto Arancini Italian Fried Rice Fritter

    Buongiorno!

    Today I'm going to share my recipe for low carb Arancini, or Italian rice balls. And to put us in the proper mood, I dug up my Youtube playlist of Dean Martin's Best Italian Love Songs. So just click here, hit play, and let's get cooking!

    Dean Martin Sings Italian Songs
    Today's recipe is truly a triumph of the will.

    That might be overstating it a bit, but it's really quite something. It's one of the many low carb and Keto recipes that use just cauliflower, cheese, almond flour and eggs to create a low carb Italian feast.

    Healthy Easy Arancini Italian Fried Rice Fritter
    "How?", you may say.

    Well, normal Arancini is basically breaded risotto that is fried in oil. It's a ricey, cheesy, melty masterpiece. So this low carb version uses a mixture of cauliflower rice, egg yolks and three cheeses for the risotto and a breading of almond flour and parmesan cheese.

    Healthy Arancini Italian Fried Rice Fritter

    And instead of the mess of frying the cauliflower rice balls up, you just need to spritz them with a little olive oil and bake them in the oven.

    In almost no time, you will be enjoying one of Italy's most famous dishes, except with just a fraction of the carbs. Normal Arancini fritters have about 25g net carb, but the little beauties we're making today have only 4g. Not too shabby, not too shabby at all.

    Ok, time for me to say ciao bella.

    Paleo Arancini Italian Fried Rice Fritter
    Big-Chef-Orange-Square

    Ok, chow for now!

    Big-Chef-Orange-Square
    (But let's keep in touch.)

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    Cauliflower Rice Balls

    Healthy Arancini Italian Fried Rice Fritter
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 6 reviews

    These Keto Arancini, or Cauliflower Rice Balls are total cheesy goodness.  And each fritter has just 4g net carbs.

    • Author: Emily Krill
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 30
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 7 fritters 1x
    • Category: Entree
    • Method: Baked
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Ingredients

    Scale

    Fritters:

    3 cups cauliflower rice* 

    1 tablespoon olive oil

    ½ teaspoon salt

    ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    I teaspoon Italian Seasoning

    2 tablespoons (1 oz) cream cheese

    1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella

    ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

    2 egg yolks

    Breading:

    ¼ cup super fine almond flour

    ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

    ½ teaspoon ground paprika

    olive oil cooking spray

    Sauce:

    Rao's Marinara or equivalent sugar-free tomato sauce

    Instructions

    1.  Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F and cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.

    2.  Heat olive oil in a large skillet over Medium High heat.  Add cauliflower rice to the pan and let it cook for 2 minutes without stirring it.

    3.  Add in salt, pepper and Italian Seasoning and cook for another 4-5 minutes , stirring once every minute, until the cauliflower begins to soften and brown.  

    4.  Add cream cheese to a large microwave safe bowl and microwave until melted, 30-60 seconds. 

    5.  Mix cauliflower, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses into the cream cheese and stir well to combine.  Allow to cool for a couple minutes until you are able to handle it.  Then mix in egg yolks and stir well to combine.

    6.  Mix together breading almond flour, parmesan and paprika in a shallow bowl or plate.

    7.  Spray a ¼ cup measuring cup with cooking spray.  Pack the cauliflower mixture into the measuring cup and then remove the mixture by tapping the measuring cup against your hand.  Roll the mixture into balls with your hands.

    8.  Roll the balls in breading and place them on the prepared cookie sheet.  Spray them liberally with cooking spray.**

    9.  Bake for 15-20 minutes until nicely browned.

    10.  Allow to cool on the pan for 10 minutes and then serve with heated marinara sauce.

    Notes

    *It's easiest to buy riced cauliflower, but you can also make it yourself by either grating a head of cauliflower or processing it in a food processor until it is the consistency of rice.

    Nutritional info below is for just the fritters.  You'll need to check your marinara sauce labels for that info.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 fritter
    • Calories: 155
    • Fat: 13
    • Carbohydrates: 9
    • Fiber: 5
    • Protein: 13

    Keywords: Low Carb Arancini, Keto Arancini, Low Carb Rice Fritters, Keto Rice Fritters

    If you liked this low carb Italian dish, then you might like my recipes for Baked Ziti, Chicken Alfredo or Ham and Cheese Panini.

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    Comments

    1. Brandi says

      May 05, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      I think both me and my guy would love this recipe. I don't even think he'd realize he's eating cauliflower rice with all that cheesy goodness mixed in 😉

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        May 05, 2019 at 3:52 pm

        Ha no. Cheese makes up for a lot in low carb cooking.

        Reply
    2. Sophia says

      April 04, 2019 at 11:17 am

      Yum, these look delicious! I like to use the frozen riced cauliflower from Trader Joe's. So good!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        April 04, 2019 at 11:53 am

        That's exactly what I use too. It's great.

        Reply
    3. Roxana Lopez says

      April 04, 2019 at 10:50 am

      Amazing! You're so clever, and your blog is always fun to read. Did you add the link to the spray bottle you use? I don't see it following the recipe card. Have a great day, and keep the recipes coming.

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        April 04, 2019 at 11:55 am

        Thanks to much! That is really nice to hear. But yes, the link to the spray bottle is there, but you just need to scroll down a little bit more. It's right above the Pinterest pin.

        Reply
    4. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog says

      April 04, 2019 at 10:36 am

      I love the cauliflower and use it in many recipes. However I haven't tried arancini. Looks like a cheesy crunchy snack that I'd love.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        April 04, 2019 at 11:56 am

        Soooo cheesy. It's really good.

        Reply
    5. Zainab says

      April 04, 2019 at 10:27 am

      I made these as a side with dinner last night, and they were so delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        April 04, 2019 at 11:56 am

        Sure thing!

        Reply
    6. Alexandra says

      April 04, 2019 at 9:56 am

      Oh I love the idea of this dish!! What a creative and clever twist 🙂 Sounds so delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        April 04, 2019 at 11:56 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    7. Dannii says

      April 04, 2019 at 9:49 am

      This is such a great way to use up leftover rice. Total comfort food too.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        April 04, 2019 at 11:57 am

        You said it.

        Reply

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