Shredded Cauliflower Bites

 

Shredded Cauliflower Bites

This dish is a simple and complete meal and a wonderful alternative to crust-less quiche. These bites actually freeze really well, so they come in super-handy on a busy weeknight when you need to get dinner ready in a pinch!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Allergens: Nuts
  • Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive spread (crushed/minced olives)
  • 1 tablespoon stone-ground spicy mustard
  • 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons warm water)
  • 1/2 cup tofu (firm)
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas (cooked & drained)
  • Pizza or pasta sauce (For dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

  2. Spray the mini-muffin pan with cooking oil.

  3. Make the flax egg by placing ground flax and 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl, then setting it aside to let it thicken.

  4. In a frying pan, stir-fry shredded cauliflower until slightly translucent (about 6-8 minutes).

  5. Place cauliflower in a bowl and let cool.

  6. Place all other ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.

  7. In bowl, combine cauliflower from frying pan with blended ingredients and mix completely.

  8. Evenly spoon mixture into mini-muffin pan. Press down evenly and firmly to make sure it sticks together.

  9. Place pan in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.

  10. Remove pan from oven and let cool for 30-35 minutes. Taking them out too soon while they're still hot will make them break!

  11. Once cool, remove them from the pan by tipping them out or running a thin knife along the sides of each slot and popping them out.

  12. Use an organic, natural pizza or pasta sauce for dipping and a simple green salad.

Bon appétit!