Mediterranean Cauliflower Cake

Savory and filling, Mediterranean Cauliflower Cakes are a healthy and flavorful appetizer for any occasion. These delicious bites combine mashed cauliflower, panko breadcrumbs, and the tangy profile of feta cheese, spinach, tomatoes, red onions, and garlic. After the cakes are baked in the oven, they have a delightful crunch that’s full of fiber, vitamins, and heart-healthy fats, keeping you full and satisfied. These Mediterranean Cauliflower are a great way to serve a nutritious and savory side dish that everyone will love.

Prep Time:  10 minutes |  Cook Time:  30  minutes |  Total Time:  40  minutes |  Servings:  4

Ingredients:

• 3 cups chopped cauliflower
• 1 cup chopped  Simply Nature  Organic Baby Spinach
• ½ cup  Happy Farms Preferred  Reduced Fat Feta Cheese Crumbles
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• ½ cup tomatoes, seeded and diced
• ½ teaspoon  Simply Nature  Organic Garlic Granules
• 1 cup  Chef’s Cupboard  Panko Breadcrumbs, divided
• Ground  Stonemill  Sea Salt Grinder, to taste
• Ground  Stonemill  Black Peppercorn Grinder, to taste
• Carlini  Canola Cooking Spray

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Cook cauliflower for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain water and mash until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, stir together cauliflower, spinach, feta, red onion, tomatoes, garlic and ½ cup breadcrumbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Form into 8 patties and dredge in remaining ½ cup breadcrumbs.
4. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Add patties and spray tops with cooking spray. Bake for 12 minutes. Flip and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until brown on top.

Recipe Courtesy of ALDI Test Kitchen

Calories 130 | Total Fat 2.5g | Sodium 390mg | Total Carbohydrate 19g | Fiber 3g | Sugars 3g | Protein 10g