Low Carb Baked Cauliflower & Cheese Bites (Lean & Green Version)

 

Tasty cauliflower medallion
appetizers, snacks or side dish. 

Ingredients:
1 head (3 pound) cauliflower
water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt 
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated low fat cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 
2 egg whites
non-stick cooking spray
1/4 cup grated low fat cheddar, or other cheese, for garnish

Method:
Preheat oven to 400*. Rinse cauliflower, cut or break apart and place in a medium glass bowl. Add 1 cup of water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Use a knife to poke a small slice in plastic. Microwave for 10 minutes, or until tender.

Carefully drain water and place cauliflower in a food processor or powerful blender. Add garlic. Pulse until mashed and well blended. Transfer to a large bowl. Add yogurt, eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. Place egg whites in a small bowl by themselves. Beat egg whites with electric mixer until stiff. Next, use mixer to blend  the ingredients in the large bowl. Using a rubber spatula, fold egg whites into cauliflower mixture. Lightly coat 1 regular sized muffin pan with non-stick spray. Spoon cauliflower mixture evenly into the 12 sections. Sprinkle with a tiny bit of extra cheese. 

Bake for 25 - 30 minutes. Makes 12.

Nutritional info per bite, approximately:
59.37 calories ~ 1.8 grams fat ~ 6 grams carbs ~ 3.4 grams net carbs ~ 6 grams protein

4 bites equal: 2 green servings, 1/3 lean & 2 1/3 condiments

Notes:  
These cauliflower & cheese bites may be served as an appetizer, snack or side dish at brunch, lunch or dinner. (I like a few drops of sriracha sauce on mine.) If desired, make ahead and reheat in 350* oven.