Here we go again, the most used and abused vegetable out there for vegans! Cauliflower is very versatile and to no surprise that I had to make little patty cakes out of them. This can easily transform into a crab-less patty by substituting cauliflower for artichoke hearts. (TBD for that recipe! ) Sprinkling a little of my hometown classic seasoning Old Bay inside the mix or on top at the very end not only gives this recipe more flavor but that “seafood” kick. If you’re feeling daring, squeeze these bad boys in between 2 hamburger buns, slather some vegan mayo, tomatoes, lettuce and you have an amazing cauliflower burger. YUM!
These baked, crispy, light, and delicious cakes are best served warm with a little lemon-garlic aioli recipe found here.
Ingredients:
2 ½- 3 cups cauliflower florets
½ cup Panko
1 flax egg (1 tbsp+3 tbsp water)
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup vegan mozzarella shreds
Old Bay seasoning, optional
Steps:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Steam cauliflower for about 5 minutes until tender to mash. In a separate bowl, mash steamed cauliflower with a fork. Carefully squeeze cauliflower mash until most of the water is drained. Pat dry with a paper towel.
In a clean mixing bowl, combine panko crumbs, flax egg, paprika, garlic powder salt and pepper. Add in cauliflower mash and mix well. Add in mozzarella shreds and mix until well combined. Roll a few pieces into ball shapes and form into patties. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more Panko to each patty before baking.
Spray cooking oil onto baking sheet and bake patties for about 10 minutes per side or until crispy and browned.
