Parmesan-Cauliflower Fritters
Vegetarian Times Issue: May 1, 2008 p.48
Forget the spattering oil and careful flipping that fritters usually call for. These disks crisp up perfectly in the oven—no turning required. Quinoa supplies extra crunch, to play off the tenderness of the cauliflower.
Directions
- Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Heat saucepan over high heat. Add quinoa, and cook 3 minutes, or until quinoa begins to pop, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup water and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Cool.
- Meanwhile, cook cauliflower in boiling water 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and break into small pieces.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix quinoa, cauliflower, Parmesan, eggs, parsley, breadcrumbs, and pepper in large bowl (mixture will be moist and loose). Shape into 3-inch patties. Arrange patties on prepared baking sheet, and bake 20 minutes, or until fritters are golden brown. Serve with tomato-basil sauce.
ingredient list
Serves 6 (makes 18 fritters)
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 8 oz. cauliflower florets
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbs. chopped Italian parsley
- 2 Tbs. breadcrumbs
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- Prepared tomato-and-basil sauce, warmed
Nutritional Information
Per SERVING:
| Calories |
110 |
| Protein |
6g |
| Total Fat |
4g |
| Saturated Fat |
1g |
| Carbs |
13g |
| Cholesterol |
73mg |
| Sodium |
294mg |
| Fiber |
2g |
| Sugar |
1g |
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I've made these over 5 times and they are AMAZING. Highly recommended. No need to mess with the recipe.