Sunday, June 5, 2016

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Cauliflower and Cheese Cakes - 3.9g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 1.2g Sugar

 

Cauliflower and Cheese Cakes - 3.9g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 1.2g Sugar

From: Must-Have Recipes for a Potluck: 30 Diabetic Desserts, Salads, Appetizers & More

These Cauliflower & Cheese Cakes will trick anyone into eating their vegetables and loving them! After all, with cheddar cheese and a pinch of cayenne for a little zing, what's not to love?
Cooking Time: 15 min
Yields: 12 cakes

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp olive oil, divided

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook cauliflower and onion about 10-15 minutes, or until fork tender; drain.
2. Mash cauliflower with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Stir in cheese, panko, eggs, salt, and cayenne pepper. Form cauliflower mixture into 3-inch patties.
4. In a large skillet or griddle, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Cook the patties in batches, using remaining oil, 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden and set. Keep warm in oven on low temperature until all batches are finished.

Servings: 12
Nutrition per Serving: 41 Calories, 15 Calories From Fat, 1.6g Total Fat, 0.5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 32mg Cholesterol, 154mg Sodium, 3.9g Total Carbs, 1g Dietary Fiber, 1.2g Sugars, 3.3g Protein

Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com - Using almond meal instead of bread crumbs!
Servings: 12
Nutrition per Serving: 64 Calories, 43 Calories From Fat, 4.8g Total Fat, 1.5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 3mg Cholesterol, 145mg Sodium, 2.4g Total Carbs, 1.1g Dietary Fiber, 0.9g Sugars, 3.5g Protein - Vitamin A 2% - Vitamin C 17% - Calcium 5% - Iron 2%
Nutrition Grade: B+

Good points:
    High in phosphorus
    Very high in vitamin C

Bad points:
    High in saturated fat
    High in cholesterol


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