Appetizer for 14

Sun-Dried Tomato Cauliflower Arancini

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Cauliflower Arancini
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 14 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups cauliflower rice; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp flaxseed meal; 2 1/2 tbsp water; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 3 tbsp fresh basil (optional); 2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/4 tsp each sea salt and black pepper (optional); 3 tbsp panko bread crumbs; 1 tbsp vegan parmesan cheese; 1 cup favorite marinara sauce

$1.44for 4100 minServes 14

Cauliflower rice forms savory balls with tomatoes, basil, garlic, and vegan Parmesan before baking with a crisp coating.

Photo: minimalistbaker.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cauliflower, 0.5$3.29 each typical	0.5	$1.44Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 3 oz$0.18/oz typical	3 oz	$0.54Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Parmesan, 2 oz$0.55/oz typical	2 oz	$1.08Typical price
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.17Typical price
	Pasta sauce, 8.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.85Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.05

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

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100 minstart to table
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14servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.36 per serving$1.44 for 4

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Ingredients

3 cups cauliflower rice
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp flaxseed meal
2 1/2 tbsp water
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
3 tbsp fresh basil (optional)
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 tsp each sea salt and black pepper (optional)
3 tbsp panko bread crumbs
1 tbsp vegan parmesan cheese
1 cup favorite marinara sauce

Steps

Stir the flaxseed meal with water and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Cook the cauliflower rice, garlic, and olive oil in a large skillet for 10 minutes, then cool it for 25 minutes.
Mix the cooled cauliflower with the flax mixture, tomatoes, basil, oregano, vegan Parmesan, one-half cup panko, salt, and pepper.
Chill the mixture for 30 minutes, then shape it into small balls.
Heat the oven to 425 F and place the balls on an oiled baking sheet.
Mix the remaining panko with vegan Parmesan and coat the balls.
Bake for 20 minutes, then warm the marinara sauce for 5 minutes.