Cauliflower Bites (Keto, Vegetarian)
These cauliflower bites are deliciously magical. They’re crispy, moist and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 mini bites 1x
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Process, Bake
- Cuisine: Paleo, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 3 cups raw cauliflower rice
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 1 cup organic cheddar (raw if possible)
- 1 large pastured egg
- ½ – 1 teaspoon curry powder (this brand is not hot spicy just flavorful)
- 2 tablespoons blanched almond flour*
- 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Rice the cauliflower using a grater or food processor to make rice size pieces.
- Once the cauliflower is riced, mix with salt. Let sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Put 16 unbleached mini muffin liners into mini muffin tin* or grease with coconut oil.
- Shred the cheese on a plate and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix the egg with curry powder and add the cheese.
- Put the cauliflower into a kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess water. Add to the egg/cheese mixture and stir.
- Sprinkle with almond flour and tapioca flour. Mix to combine evenly (it will be crumbly).
- Use a heaping tablespoon or a small cookie scoop to fill 16 mini muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they begin to get golden.
- Eat warm or at room temperature.
- Store in refrigerator for 2 days, heat or let sit to return to room temperature.
Notes
For nut free use gluten free fine cornmeal.
If you don’t have a mini muffin tin, you can put the mini muffin liners onto a sheet pan and fill them. They will hold together just fine.
Find it online: https://eatwellenjoylife.com/cauliflower-bites-keto-vegetarian/