Sunday, September 28, 2008

Kimkins Tex Mex Cauli Fritters


Try these low fat Kimkins friendly comfort foods courtesy of the underrated star of the vegetable world -- cauliflower! Cauliflower is cruciferous (a cancer fighting pal) along with its distant cousins broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. Don't overcook!

Ingredients
(make 4 large fritters)
  • 2 cups cooked cauliflower
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp green onion, minced
  • 1 tsp jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 /2 tsp cumin & chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt & black pepper
Mix all ingredients & form into 8 patties. Cook in a nonstick pan treated with cooking spray until golden brown on each side. Serve hot!
Nutritional Info (per fritter)
Calories: 27
Protein: 2 grams
Carbs: 5 grams
Fat: 0 grams