Cauliflower and Carrot Patties

Name: Cauliflower and Carrot Patties
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1/4 head of cauliflower; 2 eggs; 1 carrot; 1 small handful high-protein cheese (or grated cheese of choice); 2 tbsp chickpea flour (or whichever flour you prefer); Garlic powder; Taco or quesadilla seasoning (optional)

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If you fancy a cauliflower and carrot omelette, try giving it a twist by baking little patties in the oven instead. These cauliflower and carrot patties use egg, a handful of cheese, and chickpea flour: a straightforward mix to switch up how we enjoy our everyday vegetables. You'll have them ready in 30 minutes, and the amounts make two hearty servings.

I finely chop the cauliflower raw so it blends seamlessly with the carrot; the egg and flour help the patties keep their shape. Then I let the oven turn them golden while I set the table. They make an easy, fuss-free dinner, seasoned with garlic powder and, if you like, a pinch of taco spices. Shall we get to it?

For more tasty ways to eat your veggies, try my Broccoli and Sweet Potato Patties and Roasted Cauliflower with Eggs and Cheese.

Prep: 10 minCook: 20 minServes: 2

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Ingredients

Ingredients you'll need for this recipe

1/4 head of cauliflower
2 eggs
1 carrot
1 small handful high-protein cheese (or grated cheese of choice)
2 tbsp chickpea flour (or whichever flour you prefer)
Garlic powder
Taco or quesadilla seasoning (optional)

Step by step

Method

1Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
2Finely chop the cauliflower while raw.
3Place it in a bowl along with the rest of the ingredients and mix everything well.
4Spoon small mounds of the mixture onto a lined baking tray and flatten them into patties.
5Bake at 200ºC for 20min (or until nicely golden).
6All done! Our CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT PATTIES are ready.

Tips & notes

1If you chop the cauliflower very finely, it cooks through perfectly in time and won't stay crunchy.
2You can also cook them in a skillet on the stove instead of baking them.
3You can substitute 3 egg whites for the 2 eggs; just add 1 extra tablespoon of chickpea flour so they bind well.
4If pan-frying, cook over low heat with patience so the ingredients cook through without the outside scorching, making them easy to flip.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a different cheese for these patties?

Yes, you can swap the protein cheese for a handful of any grated cheese that melts nicely. A mature or semi-cured cheese will give them a deeper, richer flavour.

Are these cauliflower and carrot patties gluten-free?

Using chickpea flour keeps them naturally gluten-free. If cooking for someone with celiac disease, make sure your flour, cheese, and spice blends are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.

How should I store leftovers?

Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within 3 days. Chill them within two hours of baking and reheat in the oven until piping hot all the way through.