Cauliflower and Almond Bites
Baked cauliflower and almond bites recipe with under 10 ingredients. Everyone will love these easy, healthy, crispy, and low-carb cauliflower and almond bites!
Ingredients
THE BITES
- 1 medium cauliflower head, (chopped into bite-size pieces, about 4 cups)
- 1/2 cup almonds, (ground)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, (chopped)
- 2 flax eggs, (2 tablespoons ground flax + 6 tablespoons water)
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
The Sauce
- 4 tablespoons tahini paste
- 6 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove , (minced)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
The Bites
- Preheat the oven to 375 F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the cauliflower florets to a food processor and pulse until they’re blended but still have a grainy texture.
- Combine the cauliflower, ground almonds, cumin, coriander, salt, garlic, parsley, flax eggs, and coconut flour in a medium bowl, stirring well.
- Form the mixture into 15 small falafel-sized balls.
- Place the balls on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, until they’re parbaked.
- Add the balls to an air-fryer at 330 F. for 15 minutes, until they’re crispy and cooked on the inside.
The Sauce
- In a small bowl, add the tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, and salt, and whisk until you get a smooth paste. Serve bites with the sauce.
Bon appétit!
Equipment
- Air-Fryer*
Notes
*These can be fried, baked, or cooked in an air fryer. I prefer to parbake them in the oven and then air fry them. The air fryer gives these bites a crispy top. If you do not have an air fryer, you can broil them for 5-7 minutes in the oven.