Grain-Free Cauliflower Thins

6/26/2020

Grain-Free Cauliflower Thins

If you follow along on my Instagram stories, you're probably aware of my obsession with Cauliflower Thins. I've been hooked on the cauliflower sandwich thins from Whole Foods for a while now and eat them with my eggs and avocado for breakfast several times a week. They're delicious, grain-free, made with minimal ingredients, and they toast up perfectly so you can smash some avocado on top and enjoy them with your breakfast or just as a snack on their own. The ingredients are so simple that I figured they had to be pretty easy to recreate, and definitely cheaper than the packs I was buying every time I'd grocery shop. I made it my mission to create a homemade version and let me tell you, these do not disappoint! Not only were they so easy to make, they were even more delicious than the store-bought ones that inspired the recipe! I was so excited by how they turned out that I couldn't even wait a full day to share the recipe here with you!

While I love these with my breakfast, you can also use them a bread substitute for sandwiches, use them as a crust for mini pizzas, as burger "buns", or serve them fresh out of the oven as an appetizer or side dish. One of my favorite restaurants, Piatti, has the most delicious cauliflower cakes with red pepper sauce, and these totally reminded me of theirs! You could make these a little thicker and easily serve them with my Romesco Sauce for an appetizer or a side and it would be a huge hit, too! Ok let's get into the easy peasy recipe!

Ingredients
3 cups riced cauliflower (I used frozen)
2 eggs
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
​1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp chopped chives

​Makes 6 Cauliflower Thins

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Pour riced cauliflower into a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes.
3. Transfer the cauliflower rice into the center of a dish towel or cheesecloth and twist it closed, then squeeze all of the excess water out of the cauliflower. Get as much water out of there as possible.
4. Transfer the drained cauliflower back to the large bowl, then add the rest of the ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined.
5. Using a large cookie scoop or a spoon or your hands, scoop the mixture onto the lined baking sheet and form 6 circles. Use your hands or the back of a measuring cup to press them nice and flat. Make sure to shape the outer edges so it's a nice circle.
6. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip them over and bake for another 5 minutes.
7. You can enjoy them right away while warm with your favorite sauce or toppings or if you're having them later, just toast them in the toaster or in a skillet. Enjoy!

How will you enjoy your cauliflower thins? Make sure to tag me @weeknightbite when you try the recipe!