Cauliflower is a low -calorie vegetablewhich we use in the kitchen in many ways. We cook as a vegetable, add soups and salads or bake with spices. If you got bored of these combinations, do cauliflower pancakes. They are simple to prepare, delicious and healthy.
If you love potato pancakes, but you avoid them because of your diet, cauliflower pancakes are an ideal alternative for you. They contain twice less calories than potato pancakes, especially if they are baked in the oven or in a small amount of fat. Those of potatoes can have between 180 and 220 kcal per 100 g, while the cauliflower dish is 90 to 120 kcal per 100 g.
Cauliflower pancakes, unlike potatoes, have a low glycemic indexbecause they contain more fiber and less carbohydrates. This means that their consumption will not cause a sudden increase in blood sugar. . Cauliflower pancakes will ensure a sense of satiety for a long time and reduce the risk of hunger attacks.
The content of vitamins in both vegetables is also an important aspect. In cauliflower we will find more of them: it has vitamin C, B vitamins and vitamin K, which in potatoes is in vain. It strengthens blood vessels and skeletal system, improves blood clotting. It is also important that During thermal treatment, the level of vitamin K does not decreasebecause it is resistant to high temperatures.
If you want your pies to absorb less fat when frying, put on cauliflower. It contains less starch, which soak with fat, and the pies from it will also go when preparing in a smaller amount of oil. When frying, one potato cake can absorb up to one and a half teaspoon of oil, while the cauliflower cake will only draw in half a teaspoon. The difference between these dishes will also be found in taste, the cauliflower will leave its characteristic aftertaste. For this reason, cauliflower fritters are not suitable for sweet consumption, just like potatoes.
The recipe for cauliflower pies has the advantage that Vegetables do not need to be treatedas it is in cases of potatoes. Preparation of the dish will take you about half an hour.
Ingredients:
- cauliflower,
- egg,
- 1/2 medium onion,
- a tablespoon of potato flour,
- 3 tablespoons of wheat flour,
- clove of garlic,
- sun,
- Optional: oregano, peppers.
Preparation method:
Wash and grate the cauliflower on a grater or blend, add the chopped onion and garlic squeezed through the press. Mix the whole, add the egg and both flour. Mix everything to combine the ingredients, the mass will not be completely smooth, but do not worry about it.
Fry the dough immediately after preparing so that it does not let water go. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan and form small pancakes with a spoon. They should be smaller than traditional potato pancakes, because it is easier to fall apart. Fry on both sides to brown.
You can add any spices to the cauliflower cake, experimenting with the taste of the dish. It can be oregano or basil in the Italian version, paprika or chili in an acute version, and in the filling version even chopped ham.
In the case of cauliflower pancakes, a dilemma disappears whether to eat them sweet or salty. Due to the specific aftertaste, only the dry version comes into play. However, this does not mean smaller possibilities. You can serve cauliflower pancakes with cream or yogurtsprinkled with chives or chopped spring onions. It will also work here garlic sauce, tzatziki or other Dips.
If you care about a more filling dish, Serve the stew, trend, mushroom or tomato sauce for pies. In the lighter version, put on a salad of fresh vegetables: cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and lettuce. You can also serve cauliflower pancakes with hummus.
Source: Smher.pl, Terazpoczy.pl
