LOW-CARB BROCCOLI RICE CROQUETTES

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A low-carb alternative to rice croquettes using frozen broccoli rice. These croquettes are great as a snack or appetizer.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 ¾ ounces pancetta, diced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli rice
⅛ teaspoon powdered saffron, or to taste
¼ cup low-sodium vegetable broth, hot
½ cup finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 egg
½ cup almond meal
½ cup hazelnut meal
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pancetta and cook and stir until cooked through but not too crispy, 4 to 6 minutes. Add frozen broccoli rice and stir until it is warmed through and the liquid releases, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir saffron powder into hot broth and pour mixture into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Transfer broccoli rice to a large bowl to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Add shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and egg to cooled rice mixture and mix until well combined. Whisk together almond meal, hazelnut meal, chili powder, and pepper in a separate bowl; remove 1/3 cup and mix into the rice mixture until well combined.
  • Coat your hands with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil. Scoop rice mixture with a 1-ounce cookie scoop into your palm. Make an indentation in the rice ball with the back of the cookie scoop. Place 1 bocconcini inside the indentation and add another scoop rice on top. Form into a ball and roll in the almond meal mixture, coating well on all sides; place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining rice, bocconcini, and almond meal mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn croquettes over and bake until brown and crispy, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 103.7 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 384.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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These croquettes are a great way to use up leftover broccoli rice. They're also a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet.


Desmond T Desmond t
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I actually really enjoyed these croquettes. They're a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into my diet without having to eat a whole plate of broccoli.


Naibudin Afghan
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These croquettes are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them, and they don't even realize they're eating broccoli.


Aj Akash
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I love that these croquettes are low-carb and gluten-free. They're a great way to enjoy a delicious meal without feeling guilty.


stephany beachler
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I've made these croquettes several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they taste delicious.


ss shohag
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These croquettes are a great way to use up leftover broccoli rice. They're also a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet.


Roy Rivers
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I actually really enjoyed these croquettes. They're a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into my diet without having to eat a whole plate of broccoli.


Malik Altaf
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These croquettes are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them, and they don't even realize they're eating broccoli.


Sarah Universe
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I love that these croquettes are low-carb and gluten-free. They're a great way to enjoy a delicious meal without feeling guilty.


Subhadra Nepali
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I've made these croquettes several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they taste delicious.


Hem Moktan
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These croquettes are a great way to use up leftover broccoli rice. They're also a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet.


Alvin Christopher
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I actually really enjoyed these croquettes. They're a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet without having to eat a whole plate of broccoli.


Kaylee Downes
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These croquettes are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them, and they didn't even realize they were eating broccoli.


Kamil Khalil
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I made these croquettes for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like broccoli.


Vanesa Monica
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These croquettes were so good, I ate them all in one sitting! I love that they're low-carb and gluten-free, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.


Inzamam Khan
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I'm always looking for new ways to use up leftover broccoli rice, and these croquettes are the perfect solution. They're a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet.


walker hayes
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These broccoli rice croquettes were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I especially loved the crispy外酥里嫩 texture.