Baked Cauliflower Tots
Serves: 3
Amos O'Hara
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
45
Spice
41
Sweetness
50
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Olive Oil1 small
Onion (finely chopped)2 small
Cauliflower (heads)2 large
Egg (separated)2 cups
Crispy Rice CerealDirections:
1
Special equipment: Cheesecloth Position an oven rack in the top position of the oven, and preheat to 450 degrees F
2
Set a cooling rack on a rimmed baking sheet
3
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
4
Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and soft, about 5 minutes
5
Remove from the heat, and let cool in the skillet
6
Remove the outer leaves and core of the cauliflower heads
7
Separate the heads into large florets, and trim away most of the remaining smaller stems
8
In 2 batches, process the florets in a food processor until very finely chopped, almost a paste, then transfer the paste to a large bowl
9
Wipe out the food processor
10
Put the cauliflower in the middle of a double layer of cheesecloth, and gather up the sides into a bundle
11
Squeeze out as much liquid as you can over the sink, then put the cauliflower back in the bowl
12
Add the browned onion, almond meal, egg whites and 2 teaspoons salt, and work together with your hands until combined and the mixture holds together when squeezed
13
Scoop out even tablespoonfuls, roll each into a ball and shape into a squared-off tot shape, and line them up on a baking sheet
14
(The tots can be covered loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerated overnight
15
) Pulse the rice cereal in the food processor until finely ground, and transfer to a small dish
16
Whisk the egg yolks with 1/4 cup water in a medium bowl
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Line up the tots, egg wash, ground cereal and prepared baking sheet with the rack on your work surface
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Dip the tots in the egg wash (let the excess drip off), roll them in the cereal to fully coat and place on the rack
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(To avoid a mess, designate one hand for dipping and retrieving in the egg and the other for rolling in the cereal
20
) Spray each tot all over with the cooking spray, turning as needed
21
(Unsprayed breaded tots can be placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet, frozen until solid, about 2 hours, then transferred to a large freezer bag for up to 1 month
22
Coat with cooking spray before baking
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) Bake the tots on the prepared baking sheet until golden brown outside and hot inside, 15 to 20 minutes
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Let cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a serving platter
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Serve with desired dipping sauces