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cauliflower hash browns recipe

Cauliflower Hash Browns

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium  head cauliflower grated or riced to make about 4 cups
  • 2 large  eggs
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons  chopped fresh chives or green onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon  garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon  garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon  smoked paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon  salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon  black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons oil

Method
 

  1. Grate the cauliflower on the large holes of a box grater, or pulse it in a food processor, to make about 4 cups.
  2. Microwave the cauliflower covered for 3 to 4 minutes. Cool, then squeeze it very dry in a clean towel.
  3. Mix the cauliflower with the eggs, flour, chives, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  5. Press 1/3 cup of the mixture into a patty about 1/2 inch thick. Cook 3 to 4 patties at a time for 4 to 5 minutes until golden.
  6. Flip and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more. Drain on paper towel, adding more oil for each batch.
  7. Serve hot with a fried egg, avocado or sour cream.

Notes

Vegetarian, contains egg and gluten. Not vegan as written. Use chickpea flour for a gluten free version. Squeeze the cauliflower very dry.