Vegetarian Pan-Fried Cauliflower Patties

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups riced cauliflower 
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 Tablespoons golden flaxseed meal
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup green onions, chopped 
• ¼ cup grated or shredded cheese (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil (divided)

Directions

1. Microwave riced cauliflower in a covered microwave-safe dish for 5 minutes (cauliflower will ‘steam’ in the microwave).
2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, flaxseed meal, xanthan gum, eggs, green onions, and spices, and mix together well.
3. Add steamed cauliflower rice to flour-spice mixture and stir until well-blended. 
4. Heat two tablespoons of the olive oil in a skillet over low-to-medium heat.
5. Using an ice cream scoop or ¼ cup utensil, scoop cauliflower mixture onto hot oil in skillet.
6. Use a heat-proof spatula to flatten mixture into a patty shape (note: a 10-12” skillet will accommodate 4 patties at a time).
7. Fry each patty for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until they are light golden brown in color.
8. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining batter (can use additional oil as needed to help prevent sticking).
9. Serve warm and garnish as desired.