Healthierhashbrownscauliflowerparsnips Recipes

CAULIFLOWER HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Place racks in the center and upper third of your oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
• Place the cauliflower rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
• Spread the cauliflower onto a clean, dry kitchen towel and let cool for 5 minutes; keep the cauliflower fairly centered on the towel.
• Bring the sides of the towel up and around the cauliflower to make a purse. Squeeze as much moisture out of the cauliflower as possible. The drier it is, the crispier the cauliflower hash browns will be.
• To a large, dry mixing bowl, add the egg. Lightly beat it with a fork, then stir in the cheddar, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
• Add the cauliflower to the bowl and mix to thoroughly combine.
• Divide the cauliflower mixture into 8 equal portions. Working one portion at a time, squeeze the portion firmly into a ball with your hands, then gently flatten with your hands to shape into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick. Arrange the patties evenly on the baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch of space between each.
• Bake on the center rack until lightly browned and set, about 15 minutes, rotating the pan 180 degrees halfway through.
• Turn the broiler to low. Transfer the pan to the upper-third rack and bake until crispy on top, about 5 minutes. Watch very carefully so that the hash browns do not burn.
• Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set. Enjoy hot.

CAULIFLOWER AND PARSNIP HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Slice the cauliflower lengthwise, about 1/8-inch thick. Save the little cauliflower "crumbs". Thinly slice the parsnips.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, but not smoking, add the cauliflower slices and parsnip slices, spreading out into a single layer, if possible. Do not stir, but let the vegetables cook, undisturbed, until nicely browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Add the salt, reserved cauliflower crumbs, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and give the vegetables a gentle stir. Continue cooking, only stirring once or twice, until the vegetables are cooked through and nicely browned, about 5 minutes more. Serve hot.

PARSNIP HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes and parsnips - if you're using a food processor, attach the medium grater. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible with your hands and put them in a bowl.
• Stir in the onion, garlic, egg and season if you like. Divide the mixture into six and roughly shape into flat cakes. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry three of the cakes on a low heat for 4-5 mins on each side until golden and tender. Transfer to kitchen paper with a slotted spoon and leave to cool while frying the remainder, adding remaining oil as necessary. Meanwhile grill the bacon and tomatoes, poach the eggs and serve alongside.

HEALTHIER HASH BROWNS (CAULIFLOWER & PARSNIPS)

Steps:

• Slice cauliflower lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick slices.
• Save the cauliflower "crumbs.".
• Thinly slice the parsnips.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• When hot add cauliflower slices and parsnips, spreading into a single layer, as possible.
• DO NOT STIR.
• Let vegetables cook until nicely browned on the bottom, approximately 3 minutes.
• Add salt, cauliflower crumbs, garlic and red pepper flakes.
• Gently stir.
• Cook, stirring only once or twice, until vegetables are cooked through, approximately 5 more minutes.
• Serve immediately.

HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water for 10 mins then drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Coarsely grate the potatoes into a bowl discarding any skin that comes off in your hand as you grate. Season well with salt and pepper and pour over half the butter. Mix well then divide the mix into 8 and shape into patties or squares. The hash browns can be prepared a day ahead and chilled until ready to cook or frozen for up to a month.
• To cook, heat the oil and the remaining butter in a frying pan until sizzling and gently fry the hash browns, in batches if needed, for 4-5 mins on each side until crisp and golden. Serve straight away or leave in a low oven to keep warm.