Let’s kick off the week with a healthy balance by trying this delicious healthy cauliflower polpettone recipe. It is made primarily from cauliflower, perfectly seasoned, and incredibly flavorful. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for this healthy cauliflower polpettone:
- 1 egg;
- 8 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese;
- 3 tbsp capers;
- 2 small heads of cauliflower (or 1 large);
- 2 cloves garlic, minced;
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil;
- Fresh parsley, chopped to taste;
- Breadcrumbs for coating;
- Olive oil or butter for pan-searing;
- Salt to taste;
- Fresh parsley and scallions (cheiro-verde), chopped to taste;
- Black pepper to taste.
How to make this healthy cauliflower polpettone:
- Separate the cauliflower into florets, wash thoroughly, and boil in salted water for about 15 minutes, or until tender;
- Drain well, then transfer to a skillet with the garlic and olive oil. Sauté, mashing with a fork until you achieve a smooth puree consistency;
- Season with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat;
- Place the puree in a mixing bowl and let it cool until lukewarm. Add the egg, Parmesan cheese, capers, parsley, and 4 tablespoons of breadcrumbs;
- Mix everything well until you get a firm dough;
- Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes;
- After resting, take small portions of the dough and shape them into small patties or balls;
- Coat them in a mixture of breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, and scallions;
- Pan-sear in a skillet with olive oil or butter;
- Brown on both sides and you’re done. Enjoy!
Pro-tip:
You can also bake these in an air fryer for a healthier version. Another great suggestion is to use a cauliflower and broccoli mix for the base of the dough.
While this is a lighter take on the traditional Italian polpettone, it remains packed with flavor and nutritional value.
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