Low Carb Garlic Croquettes
These vegetarian croquetas emulate traditional croquetas with a crispy, fried outside and a tender, soft inside. In lieu of a potato filling, this cauliflower filling is spiced with a hint of nutmeg and a load of garlic that pairs perfectly with a pinch of parmesan. A little patience is needed to make these little guys, but it’s deliciously worth it!
How to Make It
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Chop and boil your cauliflower until the vegetable is tender but does not fall apart – about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2
Discard the water. In a food processor, combine the cauliflower with the garlic, first amount of parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pulse until the cauliflower turns into a paste.
Step 3
Once the filling is cool enough to handle, use your hands or a spoon to form 6 large balls. They will be a little soft to handle, so do this part swiftly and immediately place them on a sheet tray or large dish.
Step 4
After forming the croquetas, place them in a freezer. These croquetas need to be completely frozen to cook properly, so freeze for at least 6 hours. When you’re ready to begin cooking, combine the almond flour and second amount of parmesan on a large dish. Whisk the egg in a small bowl, and set aside.
Step 5
*Please see note in recipe description. In a large skillet, pour in grapeseed oil to about ½-inch to 1-inch high. Heat the oil on high heat. Only when the oil is ready, then (one at a time) remove each croqueta from the freezer, dip it first in the egg, then the almond flour mix, and then immediately into the oil.
Step 6
Cook the croquetas on high heat for approx. 6 minutes, turning them over for even cooking. Use a pair of tongs for easy moving. When each side is fully cooked, the croqueta should easily release from your skillet.
Step 7
Transfer the croquetas to a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Step 8
Allow to cool for a few minutes before enjoying!
Ingredients
- Cauliflower, Raw
8 ounce
- Garlic
2 clove
- Parmesan Cheese, Fresh (hard)
¼ cup, shredded
- Salt
0.25 teaspoon
- Black Pepper, Ground
0.25 teaspoon
- Nutmeg
0.25 teaspoon
- Almond Flour
0.5 cup
- Parmesan Cheese, Fresh (hard)
¼ cup, shredded
- Raw Egg
1 large
- Grapeseed Oil
2 tablespoon