Savory Cauliflower and Cheese Cakes
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Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is full of fiber. It is low in calories, carbs and fat, and tastes delicious when transformed into these cheesy cakes.
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Ingredients:
| 1 | cauliflower head (about 2 pounds), cut into florets |
| 1 | egg |
| 1/2 cup | sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 2 tablespoons | freshly grated Parmesan cheese |
| 1/2 teaspoon | salt (optional) |
| 1/8 teaspoon | ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until you get a fine texture similar to rice.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the cauliflower and remaining ingredients.
4. Scoop about ¼ cup cauliflower mixture into each muffin cup. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cakes are lightly golden on top.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Make sure all of the ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be gluten-free.
Source: diabetes.org
