A delicious, low-starch alternative to the real thing! Serve as a side with dinner or as an appetizer with marinara sauce for dipping!

Ingredients:

• 1 large head of cauliflower
• 2 cloves garlic, grated or mince
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2oz grated parmesan or mozzarella cheese for topping

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Chop the cauliflower into chunks and place into microwave for about 5 minutes or until soft
3. Place the cauliflower into a food processor and blend until it’s a mashed potato texture
4. In a medium bowl, stir together cauliflower, eggs, cheese and seasonings. Lightly spray a baking pan with spray oil and coat with the mixture (about ½ inch thick)
5. Bake at 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the top starts to brown.
6. Sprinkle additional cheese over the top and let melt slightly. Cut into 1-inch by 4-inch “sticks” and serve.

*Optional: serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Allowances:

¼ of recipe = 2 servings, count as 2 proteins (group 6)