These easy, fast fritters are great to keep on hand for snacks. You can also top one with a microwave poached egg for a healthy breakfast. Start with this basic recipe, and then it's easy to adjust the spices to make them exactly the way you like them.
Serves: 12
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw cauliflower florets, grated or riced*
3 shallots, minced and sautéed in butter or avocado oil until translucent- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup grated cheese of choice (parmesan, cheddar, and pepper-jack all work great)
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 3 large eggs
- Avocado oil
Directions:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine cauliflower, sautéed shallots, almond flour, baking powder, cheese, and lemon pepper. Mix well.
- Add eggs and mix until combined.
Place a skillet over low heat until warm.- Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to pan and warm for 30-60 seconds.
- Use a 1/4 cup baking cup to scoop fritter mixture into pan, then flatten with a spatula.
- Cook for 3 minutes per side or until golden brown, then remove to plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Serve warm.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in a warm skillet with no oil.
- Can be stored in the freezer between layers of parchment paper and microwaved for 30-45 seconds when ready to eat.
* Rice your cauliflower by washing it well, cutting the florets into pieces, and placing them into a food processor. Grind until you have uniform, rice-sized pieces. Save the stalks for soup.