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Keto Italian Cauliflower Poppers on a black cast iron tray with one being dunked into a sauce

Keto Italian Cauliflower Poppers

These Keto Italian Cauliflower Poppers are such a fun low-carb appetizer or snack! Serve them up with a creamy yogurt sauce or marinara for dipping. 
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Keto cauliflower poppers
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 391kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 head cauliflower cut into florets (about 12 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cup avocado oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh parmesan cheese for topping
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs for topping (we used a blend of rosemary, oregano, and parsley)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest for topping
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

Breading:

Sauce:

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs we used a blend of rosemary, oregano, and parsley
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
  • In another medium bowl or high-sided plate, mix together the almond flour, parmesan cheese, and paprika.
  • In a small bowl or jar, mix together the yogurt dipping sauce ingredients and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Dip each cauliflower floret into the almond milk mixture then into the almond flour mixture making sure to evenly coat each side. Shake off the excess and place on a plate and place a cooling rack over a sheet pan.
  • In a 10" or larger cast iron skillet, heat about a cup of oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers on top.
  • Working in batches, carefully add the breaded florets to the oil in a single layer with ample space between them and fry for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer the fried florets to the cooling rack to drain excess oil, repeat with remaining florets.
  • Place the poppers on a serving tray and sprinkle with the parmesan, lemon zest, and fresh herbs along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve with yogurt sauce or marinara.

Notes

Nutritional info is calculated with how much of the oil the cauliflower absorbed while frying, not the full amount listed in the recipe. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Italian Cauliflower Poppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 403mg18%
Potassium 238mg7%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 368IU7%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Calcium 287mg29%
Iron 1mg6%
*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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