Low Carb Arancini

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  • prep time

    prep time

    35 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    35 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    1 h 10 min

Low Carb Arancini

This low carb take on a classic arancini uses cauliflower in place of rice and a ground almond breading for the outside.

Although there is a reasonable amount of prep involved these are well worth the effort for a low carb lunch served with salad or as a snack with a keto dipping sauce!

  • Net Carbs

    5.7 g

  • Fiber

    4.1 g

  • Total Carbs

    9.8 g

  • Protein

    15.6 g

  • Fats

    27.2 g

336 cals

Low Carb Arancini

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Ingredients

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    3 tablespoon, grated

  • Cauliflower Rice

    Cauliflower Rice

    2 cup

  • Oregano, Dried

    Oregano, Dried

    2 teaspoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1-½ tablespoon

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Raw Egg

    Raw Egg

    1 small

  • Lemon Juice

    Lemon Juice

    1 teaspoon

  • Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    1 tsp

  • Vegetable Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme

    Vegetable Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme

    ¾ cup

  • Food Cupboard Home Baking Almonds Ground by Sainsbury's

    Food Cupboard Home Baking Almonds Ground by Sainsbury's

    2-¾ ounce

  • Mozzarella Cheese

    Mozzarella Cheese

    ¼ cup, grated

  • White Onion

    White Onion

    ¼ medium - 2 1/2" diameter

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 11

1 h 10 min

  • Step 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a low/medium heat. Finely dice the onion and garlic and add to the pan. Sweat gently for a few minutes until tender.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Add the cauliflower rice, stir well to combine.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Add the stock, lemon zest and juice. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Add a tablespoon of the Parmesan and stir well to combine. Set aside to cool completely.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Take a level tablespoon of the cold rice mixture at a time and spoon into a mound on a clean work surface. Press your thumb gently into the centre to create well in the middle of the rice. Repeat this nine times so you have 9 mounds of rice. Fill the center of each with grated mozzarella. Spoon the remaining rice over the top of your rice mounds and carefully shape into a ball with your hands.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a shallow oven tray with oil.
  • Step 7

    Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over a clean work surface and dust each arancini ball in a coating of the cheese.
    Step 7
  • Step 8

    Beat the egg in a small bowl. Carefully dredge each arancini ball in the beaten egg. Alternatively, you can brush the arancini with the egg mixture until well coated.
    Step 8
  • Step 9

    Add the ground almonds, oregano, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
    Step 9
  • Step 10

    Coat each arancini ball well in the seasoned almond mixture.
    Step 10
  • Step 11

    Arrange the arancini across the shallow oven tray and transfer to the oven to bake for 18-20 minutes or until piping hot and golden brown all over.
    Step 11