Cauliflower Patties Recipe
These cauliflower fritters are super simple to make, versatile, and packed with fiber and plant-based protein. Perfect for serving as bite-sized fritters, medium patties, or large cauliflower burgers. Plus, they’re gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, low-fat, and can be pan-fried, baked, or air fried!
Servings 10 patties
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 1/2 small (250 g) cauliflower head cut into small florets
- 1 (15 oz) can (280 g) chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- coconut oil for frying
Dry ingredients
- 1/2 heaped cup (60 g) chickpea flour (see notes)
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cauliflower florets in salted water until tender (about 10-15 minutes), then discard the water.
- Meanwhile, combine all dry ingredients in a bowl, and set aside.
- Pulse all the wet ingredients (except the oil) in a food processor until combined (don't over-process, though. There should still be texture, not a paste).
- Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and combine with your hands.
- Form 8-10 patties and fry them with a little oil in a large skillet on both sides (about 5 minutes each) until golden brown.
- Serve with vegan sour cream, tzatziki, Ranch dressing, or tahini dressing,
Notes
- Flour: Oat flour should also work, or even regular all-purpose flour (if you eat gluten).
- If the mixture is too dry or wet: If it's too dry, add a little of the chickpea liquid (from the can) to help bind the cauliflower fritters. If it's too wet, add a little more flour.
- You can optionally add a little grated vegan cheese and some chopped veggies to the batter to make the patties even tastier.
Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower Patties Recipe
Serving Size
1 patty
Amount per Serving
Calories
85
% Daily Value*
Fat
2.5
g
4
%
Saturated Fat
0.7
g
4
%
Carbohydrates
8.8
g
3
%
Fiber
3.4
g
14
%
Sugar
2.4
g
3
%
Protein
4.2
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.