Cheesy Cauliflower Tots & they're low-carb...
What you need:
1 medium head of cauliflower
2 Tbl heavy cream
2 Tbl butter
1/3 cup grated mature cheddar
4 egg whites
salt & pepper to taste
oil for frying
What to do:
Clean & trim the cauliflower. Put the florets into a microwave safe bowl. Add the cream + butter. Microwave for 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and cheese to a food processor & blend until still chunky – A bit like cooked oats consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Chill for 30mins. Whip the egg whites to a stiff peak. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the cauliflower mixture to lighten it up. Then fold the cauliflower mixture into the rest of the egg whites and gently mix until combined.
Fit a pastry bag with a round or star tube. Spray the inside of the bag with nonstick spray. Gently squeeze out 3cm sections onto a greased cookie sheet, cutting with a butter knife as you go. When finished, bake at 190 degrees C oven for 10-12 minutes (slightly longer if you're not going to fry them) until puffed & slightly browned.
Remove from the oven & serve – or heat some oil in a pan and when it’s very hot add the tots. Fry about a minute per side to turn them golden brown + crispy.
