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The Crispiest, Most Delicious Cauliflower Patties – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Crispiest, Most Delicious Cauliflower Patties

Discover how to make the crispiest, most delicious cauliflower patties. This simple, flavorful, and keto-friendly recipe is perfect as a side dish or appetizer. Learn the secret to getting them perfectly golden and crispy every time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 pattie
Calories: 164

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head cauliflower about 1½ lbs or 680 g (24 oz), or 3 cups or 375 g (13.2 oz) pre-riced cauliflower
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup or 75 g (2.65 oz) blanched almond flour
  • ¼ cup or 17 g (0.6 oz) nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) finely ground sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) coconut oil or ghee, for the pan
  • & Variations
  • For extra flavor, mix in cooked, crumbled bacon bits with the cauliflower mixture before forming the patties.
  • If you tolerate dairy, you can easily swap the nutritional yeast for an equal amount of grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 1 month.
  • To reheat, pan-fry in a little oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side from the fridge, or 4 minutes per side from frozen.

Method
 

  1. Prep the Cauliflower: If using a whole head, remove the florets and pulse in a food processor until they are broken into small, rice-sized pieces about ¼-inch or 6-mm. If using pre-riced cauliflower, you can skip this step.
  2. Cook the Cauliflower: Transfer the riced cauliflower to a medium saucepan and cover completely with water.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, covered, for 3½ minutes.
  4. Drain and Squeeze: Pour the cooked cauliflower into a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl.
  5. Using the back of a spoon, press down firmly on the cauliflower to squeeze out as much water as possible. This step is crucial for crispy patties!
  6. Mix the Batter: Discard the water and transfer the drained cauliflower to the bowl.
  7. Add the eggs, almond flour, nutritional yeast, chives, salt, garlic powder, turmeric, and pepper.
  8. Stir until everything is well combined.
  9. Form the Patties: Heat the coconut oil or ghee in a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Use a ¼-cup or 60-ml scoop to portion the mixture.
  10. Roll each portion into a ball, place it in the hot pan, and gently flatten with a fork to about ½ inch or 1. 25 cm thick.
  11. Repeat to form 10 patties.
  12. Pan-Fry to Perfection: Cook the patties for 5 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
  13. Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 6.9gProtein: 6.6gFat: 12.3g

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