Crispy, Spicy Cauliflower Pancakes

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 36 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Combining grated, sauteed cauliflower, egg whites, and cottage cheese, these crispy, spicy paleo pancakes are easy to bake in a muffin tin.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups grated cauliflower
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup 1% cottage cheese, drained
1/4 cup egg whites
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with coconut oil.
2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until cauliflower is slightly translucent and garlic and onions are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a bowl and let cool.
3 Place cottage cheese, egg whites, hot sauce, parsley, oregano, and garlic powder in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour into the bowl of cauliflower mixture; mix completely. Spoon mixture evenly into the greased muffin cups and press down so pancakes are even and flat.
4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges and tops are golden and crispy, about 30 minutes.