Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup pecans or almonds
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 cauliflower rice recipe
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped in 1/8 pieces
- 4 large basil leaves, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 6 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Pesto or marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a food processor, process the coconut flour and pecans. Blend until the pecans are mixed in with the flour and are small rice size pieces. Transfer to a bowl and add the salt and pepper.
- In a large metal bowl, combine the cauliflower rice, peppers, garlic powder, basil, 1 egg, salt and pepper.
- Form mixture into 1½” balls.
- In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg and set aside.
- Dredge balls in the eggs mixture. And then roll ball immediately into the flour/nut mixture.
- Using a frying pan over medium high heat, melt coconut oil.
- Fry the rice balls 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a baking dish with 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (or more depending on the size of your dish).
- Bake in oven 10 minutes. The rice balls should be golden brown and warmed completely through.
- Spoon sauce (pesto or marinara) onto a plate. Add rice balls on top of the sauce and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes Gluten Free Paleo Side Dishes
- Cuisine: American Recipes
