Cauliflower Pesto Balls

Crispy veggie bites stuffed with herby goodness and mozzarella will be your new favorite vegetarian snack.

Ingredients:

=> 1 1/2 large heads of cauliflower, steamed

=> 1/2 cup slivered almonds

=> 1 cup basil leaves, packed

=> 1 cup shredded Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

=> Salt & pepper to taste

=> 3 cloves garlic

=> 1 egg, beaten

=> 1 cup almond meal or panko

=> 10-12 mini mozzarella balls

=> Olive oil

=> Marinara sauce for dipping

Preparation:

= Cook the cauliflower in a stovetop steamer or in the microwave until softened. Drain well, and dry with a clean towel or paper towel. Set aside.

= Toast almonds in a dry skillet until just browned. Careful not to burn.

= In a food processor, pulse together basil leaves, cheese, toasted almonds, garlic, salt and pepper. Remove pesto and set aside.

= Into the food processor, add steamed cauliflower and pulse until coarsely ground. Add to the pesto and add the egg. Mix well.

= Grab a palmful (about 2 inches in diameter) of the mixture and fill with a mozzarella ball. Close the ball, toss in the almond meal or panko and place on the baking sheet. Continue until all cauliflower mixture is gone.

= Drizzle the cauliflower balls generously with olive oil. Bake in the oven at 400°F until browned and crispy, about 25-30 minutes.

= Eat with a fork, and serve with your favorite marinara sauce!

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