Crispy and delicious baked cauliflower meatballs. Among autumn and winter vegetables, cauliflowers stand out for their goodness. Available in many types and colors, they lend themselves to the preparation of numerous recipes. Today I want to tell you how I prepared some delicious Cauliflower Meatballs that I baked in the oven, but you can also cook them in an air fryer or fry them. The recipe is simple and perfect for making this wonderful vegetable enjoyable for everyone, even those who are not fond of it. With cauliflower, don’t miss the recipe for Sicilian-style Cauliflower Pasta and the recipe for the Cauliflower Savory Pie. Let’s head to the kitchen and prepare some delicious Cauliflower Meatballs together.
AND DON’T MISS THESE RECIPES EITHER:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 134.07 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 14.42 (g) of which sugars 2.48 (g)
- Proteins 6.59 (g)
- Fat 6.04 (g) of which saturated 2.46 (g)of which unsaturated 1.46 (g)
- Fibers 2.31 (g)
- Sodium 278.88 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 119 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Cauliflower Croquettes
- 1.1 lbs cauliflower
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
How to Prepare Baked Cauliflower Meatballs
Clean the cauliflower by removing the outer leaves and the tougher stalk. Cut it into florets and rinse them under running water. Let them drain. Boil the cauliflower in salted boiling water for 12–14 minutes. Test the cooking by piercing with a fork. Drain and transfer it to a bowl.
Mash the cauliflower with a potato masher or simply with a fork. Add an egg, the grated Parmesan cheese, and 4–5 tablespoons of breadcrumbs. Mix well. Form the meatballs by taking a portion of the mixture and compacting it in your hands. Then roll it in breadcrumbs on all sides.
Place the Meatballs as you prepare them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or greased. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top. Bake the Cauliflower Meatballs in a preheated static oven at 375°F for 16–18 minutes or until golden brown.
See you tomorrow with a new recipe, a hug, Loredana
Loredana’s Tips
If there are leftover meatballs, store them in a container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
For a tastier and more flavorful recipe, you can add 2 oz of cooked ham or speck in small pieces to the mixture.
Don’t miss the recipe for Cauliflower Cutlets.
