Cauliflower Tots
Ingredients
- Cauliflower florets - 2 Cups cooked and finely chopped
- Flax seed meal - 1 ½ Tbsp
- Water - 3 Tbsp
- Onion - ½ cup finely chopped
- Garlic - 1 Tbsp minced
- Cilantro - 1 Tbsp finely chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese - ½ Cup
- Breadcrumbs - ½ Cup
- Italian seasoning - ½ tsp adjust per taste
- Freshly ground pepper - ½ tsp adjust per taste
- Salt - ¼ tsp adjust per taste
Instructions
- First add the cauliflower florets to a pan of boiling water. Cook until done. Remove the florets from the water and chop them up finely. Measure 2 Cups of the finely chopped cauliflower florets and keep aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flax seed meal, water and mix well. Let it sit for 2 mins. Now, add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well until combined.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F. Take about 1 Tbsp of the cauliflower mixture and form it into a shape of finger / oval. Place it on a well greased baking sheet. Repeat the same process for the remaining cauliflower mixture.
- Bake in the oven for about 20-25 mins until nicely golden and crispy. Flip it once during the baking process.
- Remove the cauliflower tots from the oven and serve hot along with ketchup or any other dipping sauce.
Notes | FAQ
- While cooking the cauliflower florets in the first step, do not let it overcook and turn mushy.
- Do not over mix the ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Flax seed meal is a substitute for eggs. If not vegetarian, you can use 1 large egg + 1 large egg white instead of Flax seed meal + water.
- Baking time would depend on your oven. So keep an eye on color of the tots for baking time.
- If you would like a subtle onion and garlic flavor, you can saute them first in a pan with little oil for 30 secs before adding to the mixture.
- You can also use garlic powder or salt instead of fresh garlic.
- Do not over mix the ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Flax seed meal is a substitute for eggs. If not vegetarian, you can use 1 large egg + 1 large egg white instead of Flax seed meal + water.
- Baking time would depend on your oven. So keep an eye on color of the tots for baking time.
- If you would like a subtle onion and garlic flavor, you can saute them first in a pan with little oil for 30 secs before adding to the mixture.
- You can also use garlic powder or salt instead of fresh garlic.