Cauliflower Rice Arancini
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!
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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
Steps
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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.
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Add the cauliflower, salt and marinara and cook 6 minutes on medium heat, stirring until the cauliflower is tender and heated through.
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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.
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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.
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Repeat with the remaining cauliflower, you should have 6 balls.
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Place the egg in one bowl and the breadcrumbs in another.
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Add the parmesan to the crumbs and mix.
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Dip the ball in the egg, then in the crumbs and transfer to a baking sheet. Spray the top with cooking spray.
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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.
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Serve with marinara sauce, for dipping.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (11% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian chicken sausage link | 1 | $0.94/350ml | $0.22 |
| riced cauliflower | 0.5 cups | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| homemade marinara | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| part skim shredded mozzarella | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| egg | 1 large | - | - |
| bread crumbs* | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| grated Pecorino Romano or parmesan* | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| cooking spray | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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