These Keto Cauliflower Balls are a guilt-free & satisfying snack that can be quickly made. These balls feature low-carb rice of cauliflower, cheese that contains proteins & fats(healthy), Keto flour for binding & spices of your choice to customize. These Keto Cauliflower Balls also give you the margins to add your preferred add-ins like jalapenos, spinach, etc. Enjoy this quick, healthy, & satisfying snack to impress your taste buds without exceeding your limit of carb intake.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Keto, low-carb, gluten-free
- Course: Snack, appetizer, side dish
- Cuisine: Fusion, low-carb, American
- Size/serve: 2-3 balls of cauliflower
- Servings(total): Four servings in total
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Method of cooking(basic/primary): Air frying/baking
- Time for preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: Twenty-five mins
- Working time(total): 45 minutes
REQUIRED TOOLS:
- Bowls for mixing
- Food processor/cheese grater
- Air-fryer/oven
- Cookie scoop/spoons
- Cheesecloth/Towel(kitchen towel)
- Baking mat(silicone), paper of parchment
- Tray of baking
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4th teaspoon of black pepper
- A big egg
- 0.25 tsp of salt
- A head of cauliflower, normal-sized
- 1/2 teaspoon of powdered onion
- Grated mozzarella cheese, 0.5 cup
- 0.5 teaspoon of powdered garlic
- Parmesan cheese(grated), 0.25 cup
- Chopped parsley(fresh), one tbsp.
- 1/4th cup of almond flour
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SPICES:
- If you want to have some unique flavor, use your preferred herb or a mix of two or three herbs. This will get you your personalized flavor.
CAULIFLOWER:
- Always try to buy fresh cauliflower & convert it into rice by yourself. It will be free from preservatives. If you use the frozen cauliflower rice, you need to strain it well after defrosting.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- This keto flour will bind the balls well while keeping them low in carbs. You can swap the almond flour with half the amount of coconut flour.
CHEESE:
- Use any of your preferred low-carb cheeses like sharp/mild cheddar, etc. Here, we are using parmesan cheese for a bold flavor & mozzarella cheese for a nice melt.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Operate the empty oven at 200 degrees C before starting work.
- Using a sheet of parchment, cover the baking sheet & set it aside.
- Process/grate the cauliflower to make its rice.
- Run them in the microwave for around five mins or tender them through the steaming process.
- Let them cool off.
- Next, lay them out on the towel(clean) & squeeze all of their water.
- Your cauliflower rice is ready.
- Now, grab a big bowl & include egg, cauliflower, spices, almond flour, cheeses, & herbs.
- Mix every item until well combined, then you have the dough, which you can mold into your preferred shape.
- Fix a tablespoon/scoop of a particular size to separate a portion.
- Shape each portion to make the little balls with your hand.
- Then place these balls one by one on the baking sheet(prepared).
BAKING:
- Transfer the baking sheet with balls to the oven(already-heated).
- Give total of twenty-five mins to bake them.
- Turn the balls once half the allotted time has elapsed.
- Shift the balls to the upper rack & give them two more minutes.
AIR FRYING:
- Use the air-fryer at 190 degrees C to cook these balls for around fifteen mins.
- After half the time has passed, shake the balls so, they become crisp from every side properly.
- Your Keto Cauliflower Balls are ready after cooling down a bit.
- Serve with your choice of keto dip/sauce.
TIPS:
- If you want your balls to be extra crispy, then cover them with light oil of olives/avocado.
- To have the crispy & moisture-free balls, remove all of the water patiently using a kitchen towel(clean), cheese cloth, or a bag of nut milk.
- You can add whatever add-ons you like to make them uniquely yours, like jalapenos, spinach, or bacon.
- Fix a particular size of a spoon/cookie scoop to take out the portion from the whole dough every time to make the next ball.
- This will give you the same size as the whole batch of cauliflower balls.
STORAGE DETAILS:
REFRIGERATION:
- Pack these balls in a container(air-tight), Once they cool down, enjoy while refrigerating them for around four days.
FREEZING:
- Arrange the balls on a tray & freeze them. Once frozen, transfer them to the bag(zip-lock & freezer-safe). Now, you may freeze them for around sixty days.
REHEATING:
- Use the oven/air fryer to warm them back. If you are rewarming the refrigerated balls, then reheat them at 175 degrees C for seven minutes. but if you are rewarming the frozen balls, then you need to increase the temperature & time as well (at 190 degrees C for twelve mins).
FAQs:
Is there a way to substitute the flour of almond?
- Sure! The coconut flour can also do a similar job. As it is much more absorbent than almond flour so reduce the amount of coconut flour to half of almond flour.
Will the frozen version of cauliflower rice work well?
- If you are pressed for time or don’t have fresh cauliflower available for making the rice, then go for frozen cauliflower. But remove their moisture properly before using them. Otherwise, your balls will not be crispy.
What is the other option for cooking these little balls?
- We have discussed the two options above in our recipe that are baking & air frying. You can also fry them in pans over the flame, which should be normal. Cook them in a little heated oil. Flipping them at intervals to get each side properly crisped.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Serving size: 3 balls/person
Calories: 120 kilocalories
Carbs (total): Five grams
Fiber: 2 g
Net carbohydrates: Three grams
Fats: 9 grams
Proteins: Five grams
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Sodium: 250 milligrams
