Cauliflower Crouquettes

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

Cauliflower Croquettes

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower, leaves and stem removed, cut into florets


• 2 cups bread crumbs


• 1 cup almond flour


• 1 cup finely chopped red onion


• 2 cloves garlic, minced


• 1/2 cup cashew butter


• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest


• Juice of 1 lemon


• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley


• Generous pinch of salt


• Freshly ground black pepper to taste


• 1/3 cup coconut oil

Directions:

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 cauliflower is very soft.

Drain cauliflower and transfer to a large bowl.

Add bread crumbs, almond flour, onion, garlic, cashew butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.

Use a potato masher to thoroughly mix ingredients together.

Use your hands to form 2-inch balls then flatten into disks.

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When coconut oil has melted and coated the bottom of the skillet, place half of the croquettes in skillet and cook for 3 minutes per side or until both sides are lightly browned and crisp.

Add remaining oil and cook remaining croquettes. Set cooked croquettes on a plate lined with paper towels until ready to serve.

Serve warm.

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