The holidays call for traditional recipes our family pass down from generation to generation. Rice balls – or arancini – is one of them. This Italian-inspired dish is commonly made with cheese, eggs and, in many cases, chicken stock. However, this healthier rendition is a combination of gluten-free flour and fresh herbs blended with low-carb cauliflower, which provides the perfect rice-y texture! They’re crisp on the outside, soft on the inside and taste delicious with homemade marinara sauce, creamy dips, hot sauce and salads.
Vegan & Gluten-Free Baked Cauliflower Arancini
Servings 4
Calories 447.56 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed + 6 Tbsp. water
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp. almond flour or cassava flour, divided
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley or basil, minced
- 1/2 tsp. pink salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven 400 degrees F. Line baking tray with parchment paper.
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In small bowl, combine ground flaxseed and water. Set aside for 10 minutes.
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In bowl, mix cauliflower rice, 1 cup flour, olive oil, parsley, salt, pepper and flax/water mixture. Scoop out small handful and use hands to roll into 1-in. ball. Repeat with remaining dough. (It should make around 12 balls.)
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Cover small plate with 2 tablespoons cassava or almond flour. Roll each ball in flour until fully coated. Transfer to parchment-paper-lined tray, evenly spaced out.
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Bake 10 minutes, flip, then bake another 10-15 minutes, until golden.
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Serve with salad, hot sauce or your favorite dip.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Vegan & Gluten-Free Baked Cauliflower Arancini
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 447.56
Calories from Fat 344
% Daily Value*
Fat 38.18g59%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 317.96mg13%
Potassium 288.43mg8%
Carbohydrates 19.49g6%
Fiber 9.79g39%
Sugar 3.95g4%
Protein 16.42g33%
Vitamin A 315.9IU6%
Vitamin C 43.55mg53%
Calcium 171.44mg17%
Iron 3.28mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.