Cook’s notes: We are using cauliflower in this recipe but you can just as easily use broccoli, which will make lovely green bites. Our flours are buckwheat flour and almond meal, but feel free to use all buckwheat flour if you’d like to avoid nuts. Parmesan cheese can be easily omitted, for those avoiding dairy.
Ingredients
350 g / 0.7 lb cauliflower, cut into small florets (1 small head)
2 medium eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil
Zest of ½ lemon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh or dry thyme leaves (oregano or rosemary can also be used)
½ cup almond meal
½ cup buckwheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon GF baking powder
generous pinch of pepper
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional if you can’t find it)
Bring a small pot of water to boil and add the cauliflower florets. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water for 20 seconds. Strain well and transfer to a food processor. Add the rest of ingredients and process into coarse mixture (see picture).
Transfer to a bowl. Add grated cheese, if using, and mix through.
Line a large flat oven tray with baking/parchment paper, greased lightly with coconut oil.
Scoop a heaped tablespoon of mixture formed into balls, and place on the tray in rows of three or whatever fits best on the tray.
Bake for 25 minutes, middle shelf. Cool down, before storing in an air-tight container.
Recipe by Happy Body Formula at https://happybodyformula.com/low-carb-cauliflower-thyme-bites/
