Cauliflower Cakes

by | Jul 2, 2021 | Appetizers, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks

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Cauliflower Cakes

One of the most popular vegetables at Zarela were our broccoli cakes and I’ve taken to making them with different vegetables and they are all delicious. I especially like these that I came up with the other day.
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Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 174 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups very finely chopped cooked cauliflower I steam it but it’s alright if you boil it
  • ½ cup finely chopped white onion
  • ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 minced jalapeño chile optional
  • 1 cup grated cotija cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt be careful, the cheese might be very salty
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients and let sit for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Form into 3-inch round patties about ½ inch thick.
  • Heat the oil to rippling over medium-high heat and fry until golden on each side. Transfer to a plate or pan covered with paper towels to drain well.
  • Serve as is or with Salsa ranchera or Salsa de tomate con chile chipotle.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 1057mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cauliflower, jalapeño chiles
NOTE: Nutrition values are approximate and for informational purposes only. Values do not include optional or alternate ingredients, nor do they include the nutritional values for any secondary recipes that may be listed in the ingredients.