Low Carb Cauliflower Hash Browns - Low Carb Maven

Low carb cauliflower hash browns are easy to make and very versatile - think base, snack or side. They also make the perfect low carb hash browns for ketogenic diets! You'll love this gluten-free recipe!

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Cauliflower Fritters make a great low carb side, or snack. They also make the best low carb hash browns! Kid friendly.

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I've been obsessed with vegetable fritters since I made zucchini fritters last week. I've been serving them with everything. Fritters make a fantastic low carb base for eggs, are a tasty little snack in the afternoon and do double duty as a great dinner side. And, they make great low carb hash browns!

There's no need to cook the cauliflower before making the fritters for this recipe. I'm a busy mom and there are some recipes for which I am willing put in the extra time, but I think cauliflower fritters should be fast and easy.

How to make cauliflower fritters (low carb hash browns):

Weigh 1 pound of cauliflower florets.
Grate the cauliflower in a food processor or use a box grater.
Salt, let sit, and squeeze out the moisture from the cauliflower.
Add the remaining ingredients, mix.
Fry in a skillet or bake in the oven

Top down photo of Cauliflower fritters or low carb hash browns stacked off-set on a white rectangular plates and in a pan with a wooden spatula to the side and pieces of raw cauliflower arranged around the plate and pan.

I bought a new non-stick ceramic skillet at Target a few weeks ago. Have you seen the Green Pans yet? They are so slippery I have to use baking spray in them instead of oil.

Oil won't coat the pan because it runs to the other side as the pan is tilted - no matter what I try. You only need a little baking spray to get the job done. Eggs slide right out of the pan and onto my plate. No sticking!

Cauliflower fritters or low carb hash browns stacked off-set on a white rectangular plates, garnished with green onions, and a skillet with more fritters behind with pieces of raw cauliflower in the background.

I used my cast iron skillet on the batch in the picture. They browned nicely, but had a tendency to stick until they were well-browned. I used more oil in my skillet than I would need with my new non-stick pan.

Cauliflower Fritter Variations:

add chopped crispy bacon (4-6 slices)
onion, scallion, leek, shallot, 3 tablespoons of chives
lemon pepper, Cajun seasoning, herb seasoning
Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, Romano cheese

All of these variations make a delicious upscale and tasty hash brown side with breakfast or low carb cauliflower hash browns (minus the bacon). Yum!

Low carb cauliflower hash browns are 3 net carbs each

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Low Carb Cauliflower Hash Browns

Cauliflower fritters are super easy to make and very versatile - think base, snack or side. They make the best low carb hash browns! Kids love 'em!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 69kcal

Author: lowcarbmaven.com

Ingredients

Cauliflower

1 pound raw cauliflower, grated
1 teaspoon salt

Fritters

½ cup almond flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 ounces onion chopped
3 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper

Instructions

Grate the cauliflower and put it into a colander, sprinkle the salt on top and mix thoroughly with your hands. Let the cauliflower sit for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, chop the onions and place them into a medium bowl. With clean hands, squeeze the water out of the cauliflower and put the cauliflower into the medium bowl with the onions. Add the almond flour, cheese, baking powder and seasoning. Mix thoroughly. Add the three eggs and mix until incorporated.
Skillet Method: Place a frying pan or skillet over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop out the cauliflower fritter batter and place into the hot skillet. Push down gently with a spatula to make a flattened pancake. Cook 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Don't flip the fritter until the bottom is well cooked. (I PREFER THIS METHOD HANDS DOWN.)
Oven Method: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment. Measure ¼ cup of batter per fritter and flatten out into a circle. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flip and bake for 10-12 minutes more.
Store in the refrigerator. Re-heat in a dry skillet over medium heat to make crisp again.

Notes

A reader just commented that she used store bought riced cauliflower and her fritters turned out crumbly. I grate my cauliflower on a box grater or use the grating blade on my processor. My fritters have never been crumbly. I advised her to use another egg and a little more cheese next time.

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Cauliflower Hash Browns

Amount Per Serving

Calories 69 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Protein 5g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 1g

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