Description
These Grain-Free Cauliflower Thins are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional bread or sandwich buns. Made with simple ingredients like riced cauliflower, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and almond flour, they are perfect for a low-carb, grain-free lifestyle. Toast them for breakfast with eggs and avocado, use them as pizza crusts, burger buns, or serve fresh as a tasty appetizer. They bake up crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with a perfectly mild flavor enhanced by garlic powder and chives.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups riced cauliflower (frozen or fresh)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Microwave Cauliflower: Place the riced cauliflower into a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes to soften and remove moisture.
- Drain Excess Water: Transfer the warm cauliflower rice onto a clean dish towel or cheesecloth, twist it tightly, and squeeze to remove as much water as possible. This crucial step ensures your thins hold together and get crispy.
- Mix Ingredients: Return the drained cauliflower to the bowl and add eggs, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, salt, pepper, and chopped chives. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Form Cauliflower Thins: Using a large cookie scoop, spoon, or your hands, portion out the mixture into 6 equal balls on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball into a circle with your hands or the back of a measuring cup, shaping the edges into neat circles.
- Bake First Side: Bake the formed cauliflower thins in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, allowing them to set and start crisping.
- Flip and Finish Baking: Carefully flip each thin over and bake for an additional 5 minutes to crisp up the other side.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy your cauliflower thins warm with toppings of your choice. For later use, toast them in a toaster or skillet to refresh their crisp texture.
Notes
- Removing excess moisture from the cauliflower is essential to achieve a crisp texture and prevent sogginess.
- You can use fresh or frozen cauliflower rice; just adjust draining time accordingly.
- These thins store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and also freeze nicely.
- Make the thins thicker to use as mini pizza crusts or appetizers paired with sauces like Romesco.
- Feel free to customize with herbs and spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread Substitute
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cauliflower thins, grain free bread, low carb bread, cauliflower sandwich bun, gluten free bread, keto bread, easy cauliflower recipe, healthy bread substitute
