I’ve eaten cauliflower fritters for as long as I can remember. In minutes, my grand-mother would transform this humble vegetable into the most delicious, golden bite of food you’d ever tasted. Now, I took the liberty of adjusting the recipe (by going from fritter to cake for starters) but I kept all the flavours I grew to love, including salty Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh flatleaf Italian parsley. Since only a handful of ingredients are needed to put these together, I strongly recommend getting your hands on the best you can find before making these at home. 

If you’re looking for a fun way to eat cauliflower, these cakes are the way to go.

If you’re looking for a healthy and tasty snack for guests, cauliflower cakes. 

If you’re looking for a way to add veggies to your weekend brunch, make a benedict with, you guessed it, cauliflower cakes. 

In essence, these can do no wrong. On that note, please be sure to tag @motivenutrition when you make these at home. I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

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Cauliflower cakes

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• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 10
• Total Time: 20

Ingredients

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• 1 cauliflower, about 1 pound, cut into florets
• 3 eggs
• 3/3 cup spelt flour
• 1/2 cup grated Pecorino romano cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped Italian flatleaf parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil

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Instructions

1. Prepare a saucepan of boiling salted water. Add cualiflower and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the water and place ina bowl.
2. Using a potato masher, roughly smash the florets keeping some texture.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, flour, cheese, parsley, garlic and salt. Add the cauliflower and mix thoroughly until well combined.
4. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet over high heat. Working in batches, dollop the batter into the pan, forming small, 2-inch cakes. Cook until nicely browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add a fresh tavlepoon of oil for every batch.
5. Serve immediately. Enjoy on their own or paied with your favourite tomato sauce.

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• Serving Size: 4

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