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fried cauliflower cutlets, serve in a white plate
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Fried Cauliflower Cutlets

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Fried cauliflower cutlets with a crispy coating. A simple plant-forward dish with rich texture and easy preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 222
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small cauliflower cut into thick slices
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Steam cauliflower slices for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
  2. Let cauliflower cool slightly.
  3. Place flour in one bowl.
  4. Whisk eggs in a second bowl.
  5. Combine breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a third bowl.
  6. Coat cauliflower slices in flour.
  7. Dip into egg mixture.
  8. Coat with breadcrumb mixture.
  9. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry until golden on both sides.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg

Notes

• Handle cauliflower carefully to keep slices intact
• Fry over medium heat for even crisping
• Serve with yogurt or tahini sauce if desired

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