Cauliflower Croquettes

I will be happy to help you with the recipe for Cauliflower Croquettes. They are as delicious as they are healthy and can be an excellent appetizer or side dish. Here is the Italian-style recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower
• 2 eggs
• 100 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 100 g of breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Fresh parsley to taste
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Olive oil (for sautéing garlic) and frying oil

Preparation

1. Start by cleaning the cauliflower, removing the outer leaves and the tough stems. Wash well under running water.
2. Divide the cauliflower into florets and cook in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes or until tender but not mushy.
3. Meanwhile, in a pan, lightly sauté the garlic cloves in olive oil until golden, then remove them.
4. Once the cauliflower is cooked, drain it and let it cool a bit. Then, mash it with a fork or use a food mill to obtain an almost puree consistency.
5. Add the mashed cauliflower to the eggs, Parmesan, part of the breadcrumbs, finely chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix well to combine everything.
6. Form small croquettes with the mixture and dip them in the remaining breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
7. In a wide, high-sided pan, heat plenty of oil for frying. When the oil is hot (but not smoking), fry the croquettes until they become golden and crispy on all sides, working in batches so as not to lower the oil temperature too much.
8. As they are ready, transfer the croquettes to paper towels to remove excess oil.
9. Serve the croquettes hot and crispy.

You can accompany the cauliflower croquettes with a dipping sauce, such as a tzatziki sauce for a fresh touch, or with an aioli sauce to add a mild garlic flavor and delicious creaminess.

Curiosity

Cauliflower is a very versatile vegetable in the kitchen. Not only is it rich in vitamins and minerals, but it can be used in various preparations, from soups to au gratins, and of course, into delicious croquettes. In this fried version, it acquires an external crispiness that pairs well with its internal softness, making them irresistible!