Cheesy Cauliflower Tater Tots
Yield:
4 servings
Per serving:
1 oz lean
2 green
1 ¼ condiments
1 healthy fat
Ingredients:
4 cups cauliflower florets
2 Tbsp heavy cream
2 Tbsp butter
1/3 cup shredded low fat sharp cheddar cheese
4 egg whites
½ tsp pepper
¼ tsp salt
Directions:
Clean and trip the cauliflower, adding the florets to a microwave safe bowl. Add the cream and butter to the bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and cheese to a magic bullet or food processor and blend until still chunky – kind of like a cooked oatmeal consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for the last half hour. Whip the egg whites to a stiff peak. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the cauliflower mixture to lighten it up. Then fold the cauliflower mixture into the rest of the egg whites and gently mix until combined. For best results, chill for another half hour or they won’t hold their shape well. Fit a pastry bag with a round or star tube with about ¾ inch opening. Spray the inside of the bag with nonstick spray. Gently squeeze out 1-inch sections onto a greased cookie sheet, cutting with a butter knife as you go. When finished, bake in a 375-degree oven for 10-12 minutes or longer until puffed and slightly browned. Remove from the oven and serve.
