Cheesy Cauliflower Fritters
Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious recipe that your whole family will love? Look no further! These Cheesy Cauliflower Fritters are not only a flavourful delight but also a healthy choice for your loved ones. Packed with cauliflower, wholemeal spelt flour, eggs, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, these fritters are a wholesome twist on a classic comfort food.
DIETARY: VEG, NF
ALLERGENS: Wheat, Dairy, Egg
AGE GROUP: 8 months+
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner
MAKES: 10-12 fritters
PREP: 15 mins
COOK: 10 mins
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Ingredients
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| 1 (400g) small head of cauliflower, rinsed and broken into florets | |
| 1 egg | |
| ½ cup (60g) wholemeal spelt flour | |
| ¼ cup (30g) rice breadcrumbs | |
| ½ cup (50g) parmesan cheese, finely grated | |
| 1 (10g) garlic clove, peeled and crushed | |
| 1 tbsp (10g) fresh parsley, rinsed and finely chopped | |
| Pinch of sea salt and pepper | |
| Extra virgin olive oil, for frying |
Directions
1.
Steam the cauliflower florets until tender for approx. 5-10 mins. Drain and rinse under cold water. Allow to cool for a few mins.
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2.
Place steamed cauliflower into a large bowl and crush with a potato masher.
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3.
Add rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Shape into 10-12 fritters.
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4.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
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5.
Cook fritters for 3-4 mins on each side or until golden and crispy.
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6.
Serve with homemade tzatziki or yoghurt.
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Notes
MANDY’S SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve cheesy cauliflower fritters with a dip and a salad or steamed vegetables on the side.
STORING LEFTOVERS: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
Prep tips: Alternatively, you can bake the fritters in the oven for about 30 mins, or air-fry for 15 mins.
Allergies: For a dairy-free version: Swap parmesan with nutritional yeast. For a gluten-free version: Swap wholemeal spelt flour with arrowroot or a gluten-free flour blend. For an egg-free version: Swap egg for a store-bought egg replacer or use a flax egg (1 egg = 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water) or chia egg (1 egg = 1 tbsp chia seed meal + 3 tbsp water).
Easy ingredient swaps: Swap wholemeal spelt flour for wholemeal flour.
Additional boosters: Boost with 1 tbsp of chia seeds.
Baby-friendly version: Serve mashed or in finger food-sized pieces.
For fussy eaters: Make sure the texture of the fritters is smooth.