Cauliflower Fritters With Tomato And Spinach

Name: Cauliflower Fritters With Tomato And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets.; 1/4 cup pine nuts.; 1/3 cup olive oil.; 1 onion, finely chopped.; 1/2 cup flour.; 1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs.; 1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated.; 1/2 cup semi-dried or sun dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped.; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil leaves.; 1 egg, lightly beaten.; 250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved.; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced.; 4 handfuls of baby spinach.; Shaved parmesan and basil leaves to garnish.

Servings: persons

1 large cauliflower, cut into florets.
1/4 cup pine nuts.
1/3 cup olive oil.
1 onion, finely chopped.
1/2 cup flour.
1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs.
1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated.
1/2 cup semi-dried or sun dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped.
1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil leaves.
1 egg, lightly beaten.
250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved.
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced.
4 handfuls of baby spinach.
Shaved parmesan and basil leaves to garnish.

1
Boil cauliflower florets in boiling water until tender but not mushy.
2
Drain and mash coarsely. Reserve.
3
Toast pine nuts until golden.
4
Remove and chop.
5
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in frying pan.
6
Add onions and cook until soft.
7
Add onion,pine nuts,flour,breadcrumbs,parmesan, sundried tomatoes, basil and egg to the cauliflower.
8
Mix well, taste and season.
9
Shape 11/4 cupfuls of mixture into frittera and place on large plate.
10
Heat a fuarther 2 tablespoons of oil in frying pan.
11
Cook fritters in batches for 3 mins on each side or until golden and heated through.
12
Transfer to plate and keep warm.
13
Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in frying pan.
14
Add cherry tomatoes and garlic and cook until the tomatoes have softened.
15
Add spinach and 1 tablespoon of water, cover and cook until spinach is just wilted.
16
Serve fritters on plates with tomato mixture.
17
Sprinkle with parmesand and basil leaves.

746

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets., 1/4 cup pine nuts., 1/3 cup olive oil., 1 onion, finely chopped., and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Fritters With Tomato And Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!