Low-Carb Cauliflower Bites Recipe
Looking for a gluten-free and low-carb snack, side dish or appetizer? What about this ultra-flavorful Low-Carb Cauliflower Bites made without flour.
I constantly receive emails from my subscribers asking me to make more low-carb recipes that are flavorful, easy to make and requires simple ingredients that they can already have in the fridge. So, I thought about making these low-carb cauliflower bites. They are what we are all looking for, which means they are low-carb, gluten-free, easy to make … And on top of that, you will find the ingredients are simples to find in any food store such as cauliflower, Parmesan, mozzarella cheese, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, and avocado.
This is one of the recipes you can have for breakfast, snack time, appetizer, and even as a side dish. I actually made these cauliflower bites last Sunday and we had them for lunch along with roasted fresh Italian sausage and some green salad. Mm… It was so yummy!
But before jumping to the recipe, I would like to give you some tips to make sure your cauliflower bites will be as delicious as mine.
First, you need to wring out any excess water using a kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Why is this step important? It will avoid your bites from becoming soggy and we want them to be crispy.
Second, do not fill the muffin tins with the cauliflower mixture to the top. These bites should be thin otherwise they won’t be crispy on the outside.
And last but not least, form small crumbs from the cauliflower florets. It will help all the ingredients combine well.
Done! Now you are ready to enjoy this delicious recipe!
Low-Carb Cauliflower Bites Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon — cooked and crumbled
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili pepper
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper — to taste
- 1 ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese — save some for garnishing
- 1 teaspoon green onions — chopped (save some for garnishing)
- Optional: diced cherry tomatoes — diced avocado and feta cheese for topping.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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In a food processor, add cauliflower florets and pulse until it forms small crumbs.
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Then place the cauliflower crumbs in cheesecloth or kitchen towel and wring out any excess water (This part is very important to avoid your cauliflower bites become soggy)
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Pour cauliflower crumbles and all the remaining ingredients into a large bowl and mix well to combine.
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Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
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Fill each one with approximately 2 tablespoons.
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Top with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and green onions. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until lightly golden.
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Optional: Garnish with chopped cherry tomatoes, avocado in cubes and feta cheese before serving.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving (1/24) — Calories: 41, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 161mg, Potassium: 55mg, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 3gIf you make this recipe, follow @primaverakitchen on Instagram, snap a photo and hashtag it #primaverakitchen. I'd love to see what you're making!
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could you make these without the bacon?
Yes, you can 😉
Raw cauliflower?? Recipes for cauliflower pizza crust call for it to be microwaved BEFORE wringing out the excess water.
Yes, you can wring out the excess water even when the cauliflower is raw. It works just fine. But if you prefer you can microwave the cauliflower for 4 minutes and once it cools, transfer to a kitchen towel and squeeze out the moisture. Thanks for your question!
Delicious.cooked it longer to make them crispier.i
Awesome!!!