Paleo Classic Italian Arancini Balls

Reimagine a classic Italian favorite with these Paleo Classic Italian Arancini Balls, a healthier twist on traditional arancini that’s grain-free, gluten-free, and packed with flavor. Made with tender cauliflower rice, nutrient-rich almond flour, and a hint of smoky paprika, these crispy, golden bites are pan-fried in coconut oil before finishing in the oven for a perfectly firm texture. Infused with garlic, onion, and fresh parsley, each bite delivers bold, savory Italian flavors while remaining entirely dairy-free thanks to the addition of nutritional yeast. Serve these irresistible paleo arancini balls warm with marinara sauce for the ultimate guilt-free comfort food or as an impressive appetizer for any gathering. Perfect for those following a paleo or gluten-free lifestyle, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Cauliflower
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 2 Eggs
• 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 cup Marinara sauce (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Break the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it achieves a rice-like consistency.

Step 3

Transfer the cauliflower rice to a clean kitchen towel and wring out as much moisture as possible.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the drained cauliflower rice, almond flour, eggs, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chopped parsley, and smoked paprika. Mix well until fully combined.

Step 5

Use your hands to shape the mixture into small balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the arancini balls in batches and sauté, turning frequently, until they are golden brown all over. It should take about 4-5 minutes per batch.

Step 7

Transfer the browned arancini balls to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for an additional 10-15 minutes to ensure they are cooked through and firm.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(696.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1092.8

Total Fat 86.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3197.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 12.9g
Protein 45.3g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 389.5mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1732.3mg	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: 67.2%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 17.2%