• On Oct, 09, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

257 Cals 21.5 Protein 15.6 Carbs 11.5 Fats
PREP TIME:
5 mins
COOK TIME:
25 mins
TOTAL TIME:
30 mins
YIELD:2 SERVINGS
COURSE:Appetizer
CUISINE:American, Italian
These Italian Cauliflower Rice Balls (Arancini) are made with cauliflower in place of rice! Lower in carbs and baked or made in the air fryer!
INGREDIENTS
1 Italian chicken sausage link, casing removed (2 3/4 oz)
2 1/4 cups riced cauliflower, frozen works great
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons homemade marinara, plus optional more for serving
1/2 cup part skim shredded mozzarella
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs*, or gluten-free crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Pecorino Romano or parmesan*
cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking the meat up with spoon as it cooks as small as you can, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the cauliflower, salt and marinara and cook 6 minutes on medium heat, stirring until the cauliflower is tender and heated through.
Remove from heat and add the mozzarella cheese to the skillet and stir well to mix. Let it cool 3 to 4 minutes, until it’s easy to handle.
Spray a 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray and fill with cauliflower mixture, leveling the top. Use a small spoon to scoop out into your palm and roll into a ball. Set aside on a dish.
Repeat with the remaining cauliflower, you should have 6 balls.
Place the egg in one bowl and the breadcrumbs in another.
Add the parmesan to the crumbs and mix.
Dip the ball in the egg, then in the crumbs and transfer to a baking sheet. Spray the top with cooking spray.
If baking in the oven, bake 425F 25 minutes, until golden. If making in the air fryer, bake 400F for 9 minutes turning halfway until golden.
Serve with marinara sauce, for dipping.
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NOTES
*half of the crumbs get tossed, the n.i. and smart points accounts for that.
Serving: 3balls, Calories: 257kcal, Carbohydrates: 15.6g, Protein: 21.5g, Fat: 11.5g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 95.5mg, Sodium: 644mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2.5gBlue Smart Points:6Green Smart Points:7Purple Smart Points:6Points +:6