Cauliflower croquettes

Cauliflower is a fall superfood that can easily be transformed into tasty croquettes to serve as a vegan side dish or main course.

Cauliflower croquettes recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower, leaves and stem removed, cut into florets
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup cashew butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Generous pinch salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup coconut oil

Directions:

1. Steam cauliflower in a steamer or steamer basket inserted in a large pot with 2 inches of boiling water at the bottom for 10 minutes or until the cauliflower is very soft.
2. Drain cauliflower and transfer it to a large bowl.
3. Add bread crumbs, almond flour, onion, garlic, cashew butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
4. Use a potato masher to thoroughly mix ingredients together.
5. Use your hands to form 2-inch balls, then flatten them into disks.
6. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the coconut oil has melted and coated the bottom of the skillet, place half of the croquettes in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes per side or until both sides are lightly browned and crisp.
7. Add the remaining oil and cook the remaining croquettes. Set cooked croquettes on a plate lined with paper towels until ready to serve.
8. Serve warm.

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