Packed full of veg and spice, these little cauliflower fritters are the perfect snack to have on hand throughout the week. Serve with hummus, labne, ketchup, or a nice big salad for something more substantial.
Spiced Parmesan Cauliflower Fritters
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If you have been hanging around my little home on the internet for any amount of time, you will know I am a big fan of fritters, bites and poppers.
I tend to make up a batch of one or two veggie-based bites to have on hand for snack attacks throughout the weeks (they are also a great way of cleaning out the veggie drawer at the end of the week).
Here is another one - Spiced Cauliflower Parmesan Fritters.
Waste Not Tip: This is a great way to use up some leftover cauliflower rice! Simply sub in prepared cauliflower rice for the cauliflower florets and blanch for only 1 minute instead of 4.
How To Make Cauliflower Fritters
You are going to need:
- cauliflower florets (or cauliflower rice)
- carrots
- peas
- white whole wheat flour
- grated Parmesan cheese
- salt
- smoked paprika
- ground cumin
- green onions
- 1 egg
- cooking oil of choice
I love to serve mine with some labne and humus for a snack, or if I don't have time for dinner, I serve it up with a big salad to make it a proper and more substantial meal.
They are super quick to whip up, which is great for a busy meal, and they can also be made ahead of time and simply reheated, making these cauliflower fritters absolutely perfect for meal prepping.
Need More Fritters and Bites In Your Life?
Once you have mastered the art of cauliflower fritters you are going to want to venture forth and try lots more fritters.
They are so easy to make and are a great way of getting veggies into little bellies.
Try these out:
- 4 Ingredient Corn Cakes Recipe
- 5 Ingredient Ham and Pea Fritters
- 5 Ingredient Cheddar and Riced Broccoli Fritters
- Feta and Broccoli Fritters
Do you like to have fritters on hand for quick snacking?
I would love to hear from you. Be sure to leave a comment, like on Facebook, or pin to Pinterest for later.
Happy eating.
xx
Recipe
Spiced Cauliflower Parmesan Fritters
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- ½ cup carrots diced
- ½ cup frozen peas thawed
- ½ cup white whole wheat flour
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- Avocado oil or oil of choice
Instructions
- Combine the water, cauliflower, carrots and peas in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for about 4 minutes, and drain well. Whilst in the colander, press down hard on the veg with a piece of paper towel, to drain excess water.4 cups water, 2 cups cauliflower florets, ½ cup carrots, ½ cup frozen peas
- Transfer veg to a cutting board and chop everything finely
- Pop the chopped veg into a large bowl; add in the flour and stir to coat. Then add in the cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, green onions, and egg and combine. It should be fairly wet and sticky½ cup white whole wheat flour, ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, 2 green onions, 1 egg
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mixture to the skillet an flatten slightly. Each fritter should consist of about ¼ cup of the mixture (I used an ice cream scoop)Avocado oil
- Cook for about 4 minutes on each side (remember to flip halfway through), until nice and golden. Pop onto a plate lined with paper towel to remove any excess oil. Serve with hummus, yoghurt, lane, ketchup, or nice big salad, for something more substantial. Enjoy
Notes
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Natalie Lanoville says
What's 'white whole wheat flour'?
Donna says
It is a flour made from a different variety of wheat, so it has a white appearance but still has all of the nutritional benefits of whole wheat flour. If you can't find it where you live you can just use white or whole wheat flour depending on your preference. Both will work for this recipe.
Deeksha says
This look so tasty. Thanks for the recipe.
Em Kay says
Looking forward to making this recipe today. I would just mention though that Parmesan isn't vegetarian.
Donna says
Thanks for pointing that out Em, I will make a note in the recipe just in case. The parmesan I use is actually rennet free, making it vegetarian, but in other countries, people may not have access to that cheese as easily!! Enjoy
Freddy says
These are great!
Wondering if sodium amount in nutrition facts is accurate tho? Seems it would be almost double what's shown
Donna says
Hi Freddy, Thanks so much for popping back to leave a comment.
I include the nutritional information just because a lot of people ask for it. Personally, it changes so much between calculators and ingredients used (brands of parmesan for example) I just use it as a rough guide and nothing set in stone. If you have a nutrition calculator you trust I would key the ingredients into that and see what it comes up with. This is per fritter as well and each batch will make up about 9-10 fritters. Hopefully, that helps!!
Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says
These look delicious. I love the idea of having veggie fritter is my fridge at all times, ready to nibble on anytime I get hungry!
Brandy M. says
I had a friend who made these with zucchini this summer and they were amazing. I love cauliflower more than zucchini so I'm sold!
Donna1 says
Oh I love zucchini fritters as well - they are just a little bit more work, as they have so much liquid in there that needs to come out or they become a mess. Cauliflower is my go-to, as it is so easy to work with
Cindy Gordon says
I love cauliflower so I need to try these. I make zucchini fritters that I love so I know my family will love these!! Yummm
Donna1 says
We love zucchini fritters too 🙂
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says
Lovely fritters, I find them supremely comforting, especially with the addition of cheese.
Donna1 says
Cheese makes everything better 🙂
Toni | 2 Aussie Travellers says
I'm not vegetarian anymore but I'm still the biggest fan of vegetable fritters - feeling inspired to jazz up my lunch this week
Donna1 says
Oh me too Toni, they make for a great snack to have on hand during the week. Especially for jazzing up that lunchtime 🙂
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Fritters are so good and to think you made it with cauliflower!! I am anxious to try this. Thank you.
Donna1 says
Very welcome Marisa 🙂
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
LOVE these - I never used to like cauliflower as a kid, but have become a big fan of it lately - especially with cheese 😉 Love the crispy outsides!
Donna1 says
Ooh yes, everything is good with cheese Becca 🙂
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
What a brilliant and tasty sounding snack. I wonder if I have all the ingredients for making them
Donna1 says
They are super yummy, and versatile, so you can totally make it from whatever you have on hand
LydiaF says
I love fritters. They're such a great way to use up all the little bits of leftovers that might otherwise be thrown out.
Donna1 says
Definitely Lydia, mine are usually a concoction of leftovers 🙂
Carina says
These look delicious, always looking for new things to do with cauliflower!
Donna1 says
Thanks Carina 🙂 I have plenty of cauliflower recipes floating around here (I am a little bit addicted to the stuff)!
Claudia | Gourmet Project says
anything parmesan is great, can't imagine how tasty this fritters must be! will try them soon!
Donna1 says
Oh I totally agree Claudia, I use way too much parmesan in everything, as it just adds the best flavour!
Tracy @ Served from Scratch says
These look soooo tasty. I've wanted to make fritters for so long but haven't gotten around to it- you've inspired me to finally make some!
Donna1 says
Haha I am happy to be inspiring 🙂 Enjoy!