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This cauliflower patties recipe is versatile and easy to make. The fritters are vegan, gluten-free, protein-rich, and they’re perfect as a snack, side dish, lunch, dinner or meal prep.
Gluten-Free, Vegan Cauliflower Patties Recipe
How awesome are burger patties?! I love them, they are so easy to make and they are furthermore healthy if they are not deep fried. I have been experimenting with all kind of veggies like zucchinis, carrots, celery, and cauliflower to make these vegan fritters. This cauliflower patties recipe is my absolute favorite.
Aside From The incredible Taste, These Cauliflower Patties Are Also…
- Light
- Gluten-Free
- Egg-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Relatively Low-Carb
- Plant-Based
- Vegan
- Great for Lunch, Dinner or Meal Prep
These vegan fritters are also high in fiber and protein. Yes, high in protein because of the chickpeas, chickpea flour, and the flax seeds. The flax seeds contain furthermore omega 3 fatty acids which make the patties even healthier.
These Vegan Fritters Are Versatile
You can eat these cauliflower patties as a snack with mustard or a cashew cream cheese spread. Another possibility is to serve them as veggie burgers or add them to your Buddha bowl. You can also add some grated vegan cheese or finely chopped veggies to the batter like peppers or zucchini. These cauliflower burger patties contain wholefood plant-based ingredients only.
The recipe is so simple and the fritters taste very delicious. They actually taste so good that I always have to resist devouring them right out of the pan. Doing this is not a great idea, as I tend to burn my mouth haha.
Easy To Make Cauliflower Patties Recipe
This recipe is so easy to make and won’t take more than half an hour. Of course, you could also bake the cauliflower patties in the oven if you don’t want to use any oil to fry them but it will take much longer and they won’t be as crispy.
You could also add these patties to the following healthy vegan buddha bowl: VEGAN BUDDHA BOWL WITH ROASTED CHICKPEAS
I hope you will enjoy my cauliflower patties recipe. If you try it out please leave a comment below and/or tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @elavegan and #elavegan so that I can check it out.
Cauliflower Patties Recipe
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 1/2 small cauliflower head, cut into small florets (250 g)
- One 15 oz can chickpeas (rinsed and drained) (about 280 g)
- 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- coconut oil for frying
Dry ingredients
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour (60 g)
- 1 1/2 tbsp flax seeds ground
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cauliflower florets in salted water until tender, then discard the water.
- Meanwhile combine all dry ingredients in a bowl, set aside.
- Pulse all wet ingredients (except the oil for frying) in a food processor until combined (don't over process).
- Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and mix everything together with your hands.
- Form 8-10 patties and fry them with some oil in a skillet from both sides (about 5 minutes each) until golden brown.
- Serve with mustard or any other dip of choice.
Notes
- You can add a little bit of grated vegan cheese and some chopped veggies to the batter to make the patties taste even better. This step is optional.
- The recipe makes 10 patties. Nutrition facts are for one patty.
Nutrition
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Sveta says
August 29, 2017 at 7:17 pmThis is AMAZING! The recipe itself is so easy to make, and all the ingredients are very easy to find in Russia. I’ve always struggled with vegan recipes, because some ingredients are super expensive or you simply have to order online from other countries.
But back to this patties. They are so soft, the texture is perfect. I’v never tried better vegan patties ever. Thank you for this recipe.
Ela says
August 30, 2017 at 2:02 amThank you so much for this amazing feedback, Sveta! I am really happy you liked my cauliflower patties. 🙂
Anne says
October 5, 2017 at 6:38 pmWonderful recipe. Made it twice so far and my kids loved it. They normally hate to eat cauliflower, but when I “hide” it in these patties they really enjoy it. Thank you!
Ela says
October 5, 2017 at 7:00 pmYay, that’s incredible! Makes me so happy that your kids love these patties as well. Thanks for your great feedback, Anne 🙂
Nina says
October 8, 2017 at 6:18 amMade these little ones. Very easy and quick receipe!
Personal tip: don’t make them too big, and bake them long enough so they are nice and crunchy & you’ll love them!
Ela says
October 8, 2017 at 12:20 pmReally happy they turned out great. Thank you, Nina!
Shannon says
August 26, 2018 at 12:20 amHow long did you bake at what temp? I would like to do the same as well to keep them oil free.
Ela says
August 26, 2018 at 2:11 pmI would suggest 180 degrees C. Bake for about 15 minutes per side (or until golden brown).
Sarah/Sculpted Pilates says
October 13, 2017 at 1:02 amI loved this recipe! It was liked by my husband too. It’s so full of flavour and nutrition. I added some nutritional yeast for a cheesier taste. I also didn’t have chickpea flour so I substituted it with regular apf and some panko bread crumbs for a crispier texture! Thank for this lovely recipe, Ela!
Ela says
October 13, 2017 at 1:12 amThanks for your sweet comment, Sarah! I am happy they turned out great, even with a different flour. The addition of nutritional yeast flakes is such a great idea 🙂
The Vegan 8 says
October 24, 2017 at 2:45 pmThese look great Ela! I am not a huge fan of cauliflower unless it’s masked well and these look perfect. I LOVE chickpeas and use them so much it should be illegal, haha! Love how easy they seem too!
Ela says
October 24, 2017 at 3:56 pmThank you, Brandi! Haha, illegal, so funny. I go crazy about chickpeas as well, I probably eat them 6 times a week. 😀
Mary says
October 26, 2017 at 1:20 amThese are amazing. They were so easy to make. My family loved them as well. I’m so excited to try your other recipes. Everything is so beautiful.. Thank you.
Ela says
October 26, 2017 at 2:29 amSo glad to hear that, Mary! Thanks for your great feedback 🙂
michelle says
October 31, 2017 at 5:19 pmDIe waren echt super lecker, danke!!!
Ich hab charlotten statt onion powder benutzt, hat gut geklappt!
Ela says
November 1, 2017 at 12:44 amFreut mich sehr liebe Michelle 🙂 PS: Hast du gesehen, dass ich auch auf Deutsch blogge? 😉
Dee | Green Smoothie Gourmet says
November 9, 2017 at 4:48 pmThese are making me so hungry Ela. There are so many options – lunch, dinner, snack! Thank you for providing so many filling versatile recipes! Happy Thursday! Dee xx
Ela says
November 10, 2017 at 1:53 pmThank you, Dee! I hope you will give them a try. Happy Friday 🙂
Tamra says
January 19, 2018 at 5:55 amI’ve got to make these this weekend because they look and sound so good! I’m still a “work in progress” vegan and struggle with meal planning because my husband isn’t keen on it. Thank you, as always, for your delicious recipes. I look forward to reading and making them!
Ela says
January 19, 2018 at 2:42 pmThank you Tamra! So glad my recipes are helpful. 🙂
Rachel says
February 21, 2018 at 5:56 pmDo you think these would turn out well baked? These sound delish but I don’t care for fried foods.
Ela says
February 22, 2018 at 1:37 amYes, I think they will be a little bit more dry but still tasty 🙂
Lene Andersen says
March 5, 2018 at 6:26 amLove these! Made a few changes as I didn’t have the exact ingredients. Used quinoa flour instead of chickpea flour. Used celery leaves instead of parsley. Used olive oil. Used dried onion flakes instead of powder. No salt added. Australian tins are mostly 400grams so probably should have added some extra wet ingredients, but still very nice, thank you!
Ela says
March 5, 2018 at 1:06 pmThanks for your feedback, Lene. I am glad you love these cauliflower patties 🙂
Brenda says
April 15, 2018 at 4:13 pmRecipe calls for oil for frying but directions say to bake. Are they fried or baked? Or both?!
Ela says
April 15, 2018 at 4:25 pmHi Brenda, frying is correct! I will correct the instructions asap. Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
Diane says
June 21, 2018 at 2:28 pmThese patties are to die for and a perfect accompaniment to any buddha bowl concoction. I had these with quinoa, tomatoes, artichoke, kale and a lemon hummus dressing. I think my omni family will happily eat these too. Love love love! Thank you!!
Ela says
June 21, 2018 at 6:44 pmSo happy you liked my recipe, Diane. Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback. 🙂
Lisa says
July 3, 2018 at 7:22 pmHello! Do you think these would be good reheated the next day?
Ela says
July 3, 2018 at 11:31 pmNever tried it but yes, I think they would taste good reheated the next day. 🙂
Ann says
July 4, 2018 at 6:20 pmDelicious! Even my omni hubby loved them. I served them with mango chutney
Ela says
July 6, 2018 at 12:12 amSo glad you liked my recipe, Ann. Thanks for your feedback. 🙂
RH says
July 31, 2018 at 10:20 amAny tips on time and oven temp for baking option?
Ela says
July 31, 2018 at 5:21 pmI would suggest 180 degrees C. Bake for about 15 minutes per side (or until golden brown).
Natasha says
July 31, 2018 at 4:26 pmCan these be frozen?
Ela says
July 31, 2018 at 5:23 pmI am pretty sure that would be fine. 🙂
Daliborka says
December 19, 2018 at 6:54 amhvad kan man bruge i stedet for kikærter? Tåler dem ikke
Ela says
December 19, 2018 at 2:46 pmYou can try oat flour or buckwheat flour but it might not taste as good.
Justyna says
December 22, 2018 at 11:26 amI can’t eat flax seeds. Can I replace them with something else?
Ela says
December 22, 2018 at 8:33 pmGround chia seeds are a great alternative. 🙂
Justyna says
December 22, 2018 at 8:35 pmThank you! 🙂
Caitlin says
December 23, 2018 at 6:55 amI don’t have a food processor is there an alternative?
Ela says
December 23, 2018 at 2:04 pmYes, you could use a potato masher or a fork to mash the chickpeas & cauliflower and then mix everything with your hands. 🙂
Felizia says
January 2, 2019 at 1:04 pmI tried them a few days ago and really liked them, but I found it hard to find a sauce to go with it (I´m not a really big fan of mustard) do you have any suggestions?
Ela says
January 3, 2019 at 2:44 pmI am glad you liked them! I like using a vegan bbq sauce and sometimes I just use my 3-minute vegan cheese sauce as a dip. 🙂
Rosie says
February 12, 2019 at 1:25 amYou might consider an organic soy sauce
Anne says
February 2, 2019 at 11:08 pmJust made your cauliflower patties. They are fabulous! So easy to make and held together very well. I used white beans as I had a can already open, but I will be making these again for sure and will use the chick peas next time. Thank you for this delicious recipe. It will be one of my regulars now. Love you recipes Ela! Thanks again.
Ela says
February 3, 2019 at 4:51 pmAmazing! Thanks for your great feedback, Anne! 🙂
Hailey says
February 20, 2019 at 11:49 pmIs this recipe meant to be eaten with burger patties or can they be eaten by themselves?
Ela says
February 21, 2019 at 4:15 amThe can definitely be eaten by themselves. 🙂
Liz says
February 25, 2019 at 11:16 pmThese are so good! I made a double batch because I had cauliflower I needed to use up. my 11 & 12 yr old omnivore children loved them. My youngest wasn’t as big a fan but she ate them. They smell as good as they taste and are filling. I fried the kids and baked mine and mine came out just as crispy as theirs. Very easy recipe. Thanks!
Ela says
February 26, 2019 at 1:25 amWonderful! I am so happy you loved the recipe, Liz! 🙂
Ali says
April 10, 2019 at 5:46 pmHi Ela can I make them and freeze them before cooking them, like a pull out the freezer quick snack?
Ela says
April 10, 2019 at 6:02 pmI never tried it but I guess it could work! Let me know if you give it a try! 🙂
Elena says
April 30, 2019 at 9:43 amHello, I tried the recipe and didnt turn out good and I wonder why, this made me so frustrated I wanted them to be delicious. 🙁
– Is it 10 oz of chickpeas or 280g ? Because it is not correctly calculated, maybe thats what went wrong ?
– Also, when I put them in a non stick pan, I cooked them on medium heat, and the outside was burning before the inside was cooked, do you know why?
– Or also what I may have done wrongly?
Thanks in advance 🙂
Elena
Ela says
May 1, 2019 at 1:27 pmHi Elena! 280 g is the weight of the drained/rinsed chickpeas. Maybe you made the patties too thick and therefore the inside was not cooked? If they burn you need to add oil. Hope this helps! 🙂