Keto Italian Rice Balls (Arancini)
Delight your taste buds with these Keto Italian Rice Balls (Arancini), a low-carb twist on the classic Italian favorite. Made with tender cauliflower rice, gooey mozzarella cheese, and a flavorful blend of Parmesan and Italian seasoning, these crispy, golden bites are as satisfying as they are guilt-free. Coated in almond flour for a perfect crunch and fried to perfection in olive oil, these keto-friendly arancini are a fantastic appetizer or snack for anyone following a low-carb or gluten-free lifestyle. Serve them warm, garnished with fresh basil, and pair with your favorite low-carb marinara or creamy dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that’s sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Cauliflower rice
- 150 grams Mozzarella cheese
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 60 grams Almond flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 60 milliliters Olive oil
- 500 milliliters Water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 500 milliliters of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower rice and blanch it for about 3 minutes, then drain well to remove excess moisture.
Step 2
Transfer the drained cauliflower rice to a large mixing bowl. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Step 3
Cut the mozzarella cheese into small cubes about 1 cm in size.
Step 4
Take a small portion of the cauliflower mixture and flatten it in your hand. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and wrap the mixture around it to form a ball. Repeat this process until all the mixture is used.
Step 5
In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg. In another bowl, place the almond flour for coating.
Step 6
Dip each rice ball into the beaten egg and then roll it in the almond flour to fully coat.
Step 7
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the rice balls in the oil, occasionally turning until they are golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the cooked rice balls from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Step 9
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy these keto Italian rice balls warm with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1433.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1798.0 |
| Total Fat 142.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 41.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g | |
| Cholesterol 519.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3414.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.0g | |
| Protein 93.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 106IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1964.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1374.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories