Paleo Arancini

Transform your favorite Italian appetizer with this healthier, grain-free twist—Paleo Arancini! These crispy, golden-brown cauliflower rice balls are packed with flavor and made entirely gluten-free using almond and tapioca flours for a satisfying crunch. Infused with nutritional yeast, garlic, onion, and fresh parsley, each bite is bursting with savory goodness. Perfectly pan-fried in olive oil, they achieve a beautifully crisp exterior while staying tender on the inside. Ready in under an hour, these arancini are ideal for paleo enthusiasts or anyone looking for a low-carb appetizer. Serve them warm with a paleo-friendly dipping sauce or a refreshing salad to elevate your dining experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Cauliflower
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 0.25 cup Tapioca flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower resembles rice-sized granules.

Step 2

Transfer the cauliflower rice to a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for about 4 minutes or until tender. Allow it to cool slightly.

Step 3

Once cooled, place the cauliflower rice in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the strained cauliflower rice, almond flour, tapioca flour, eggs, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes.

Step 5

Mix until everything is well incorporated and you have a thick, sticky mixture.

Step 6

Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, slightly larger than a golf ball.

Step 7

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, gently place a few arancini balls in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd.

Step 8

Fry the arancini, turning occasionally, until they are evenly golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the arancini from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 10

Repeat the frying process with the remaining arancini balls.

Step 11

Serve warm with a side of your favorite paleo-friendly dipping sauce or a light salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(767.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1467.2

Total Fat 115.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3206.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 46.1g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 434.9mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 1866.5mg	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: 67.4%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 20.6%