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Super-Cheesy Vegetarian Cauliflower Meatballs Recipe

Not only vegetarians but all members of the home will love this cauliflower meatball recipe. Read on to find out why this recipe is so popular.

What are Vegetarian Cauliflower Meatballs

The cauliflower meatball recipe has fresh greens, boiled and squeezed cauliflower, eggs, a small amount of flour, grated cheddar cheese, and lots of spices… Although deep-frying them in egg and breadcrumbs is an option, baking these meatballs in the oven is an option.

You can change the vegetables and spices in it or improve the taste even more by using more kinds of cheese. These meatballs are fully ready to keep up with all the products of your imagination. But below we have given the best version in our opinion.

Follow the step-by-step guide below to learn the recipe.

Cauliflower Meatballs

Vegetarian Cauliflower Meatballs Recipe

Important Tips and Recommendations

  • If you are worried about the cauliflower emitting a bad odor while being boiled, you can add a small amount of flour or a slice of stale bread to the boiling water.
  • Squeeze the boiled cauliflowers thoroughly so that the meatballs are not watery. If necessary, strain them by pressing them with a fine mesh strainer.
  • You can dip the meatballs in breadcrumbs without dipping the egg and deep fry them.
  • If you do not want to fry the cauliflower patties, you can arrange them on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper and bake them in the oven with a little olive oil.
  • You can use boiled rice instead of flour.
  • For non-vegetarian recipes, you can mix the mortar with 100g of ground beef. But for this, pre-cook the ground beef with a little oil. Then add it in.
  • Because cauliflower is boiled in water, it can absorb a lot of water, so the amount of flour you add may vary.
  • You can add the same amount of leek instead of scallion to increase its nutritional value.
  • You can mix and use grated white cheddar cheese with some parmesan.

Yield: 7

Vegetarian Cauliflower Meatballs

Cauliflower Meatballs

It is a common issue in many families that some adults, as well as children, are picky eaters and may not voluntarily consume vegetables. However, with the right approach, you can make even the least popular vegetables irresistible to everyone. In this recipe, breadcrumbs and cheese work their magic. Give it a try, and you'll thank us later.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium cauliflower
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup of white cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 branches of scallion
  • 1/4 bunch of dill

Spices

  • Chili flakes
  • Cumin
  • Allspice
  • Salt and pepper

For Frying

  • 1/2 cup of sunflower oil
  • 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Remove the thick stems and leaves from the cauliflower, then cut it into small florets. Boil the florets for 10 minutes.
  2. Thoroughly wash the spring onions and dill, then finely chop them. Grate the garlic.
  3. Drain the boiled cauliflower and transfer it to a large bowl. Mash the cauliflower with a fork.
  4. Add eggs, flour, grated cheddar cheese, garlic, chopped greens, and spices to the mashed cauliflower and begin kneading.
  5. Cover the mixture with cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for half an hour.
  6. After this time, lightly oil your hands and shape walnut-sized pieces from the mixture.
  7. Roll the pieces in your palms to form flat meatballs.
  8. In a deep bowl, beat the remaining egg. Spread breadcrumbs on a flat serving plate.
  9. Heat sunflower oil in a wide-bottomed pan.
  10. Dip each meatball into the beaten egg and then coat it with breadcrumbs.
  11. Fry the meatballs in the heated oil until both sides are golden brown.
  12. Allow the cooked meatballs to rest on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  13. Enjoy them warm with yogurt sauce seasoned with your preferred spices.

Notes

You can puree it with a blender instead of mashing the boiled cauliflower with a fork.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 475Total Fat 36gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 28gCholesterol 108mgSodium 323mgCarbohydrates 27gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 12g

The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on the ingredients and cooking methods used in this recipe. Actual nutritional content may vary depending on the brands of ingredients and portion sizes. Please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist for precise dietary advice.

Bon Appétit!

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