Keto Classic Italian Arancini Balls

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of *Keto Classic Italian Arancini Balls*, a low-carb twist on the traditional Sicilian favorite. These golden-brown bites feature a crispy pork rind coating wrapped around a rich and cheesy cauliflower-based filling, infused with the savory goodness of mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, and oregano. Perfectly seasoned and pan-fried to perfection, these keto-friendly arancini are delightfully crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Ready in just an hour, they’re a guilt-free appetizer or snack that pairs wonderfully with a low-carb marinara dip or stands out all on their own. Ideal for those following a ketogenic or gluten-free lifestyle, this recipe brings bold Italian flavors to your table without compromising your dietary goals!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Cauliflower
• 1.5 cups, shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups, grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.75 cups Almond flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.25 cups Heavy cream
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 0.25 cups Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
• 1 cup, crushed (for coating) Pork rinds

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing the cauliflower and drying it thoroughly. Cut it into florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until it resembles rice, being careful not to over-process and turn it into mush.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once heated, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet, stirring frequently, cooking it until it's tender and slightly golden, approximately 8-10 minutes.

Step 4

Take the skillet off the heat and let the cauliflower rice cool for a few minutes. Combine the cooked cauliflower, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, almond flour, beaten eggs, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and oregano in a large bowl. Mix everything until well combined and it forms a dough-like consistency.

Step 5

Using your hands, take about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat this step until you've used all the mixture.

Step 6

Set up a breading station with crushed pork rinds in a shallow bowl. Roll each arancini ball lightly in the pork rinds until fully coated.

Step 7

Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the arancini balls in batches. Cook each one for about 4-5 minutes per side, until they're golden brown all around.

Step 8

Once cooked, transfer the arancini balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. These arancini balls can be served warm with a low-carb tomato sauce or enjoyed on their own.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1007.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2251.2

Total Fat 180.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g
Cholesterol 616.6mg	0%
Sodium 5458.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 15.1g
Protein 112.0g	0%

Vitamin D 109.1IU	0%
Calcium 1982.1mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 1885.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.3%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 9.1%