Cauliflower cutlets – a delicious meat-free dinner step by step
Don’t eat meat or just feel like something vegetable-based now and then? Cauliflower cutlets are a light, satisfying, and versatile dish that can easily compete with the classic Polish minced pork cutlet. They’re simple to prepare and wonderfully crispy and tasty. Plus, they go well with a variety of sides, making them a perfect way to make good use of leftover ingredients from your fridge.
Sounds interesting and tempting? Here’s a tried-and-true recipe for cauliflower cutlets, along with some serving suggestions. Let’s get started!
Sounds interesting and tempting? Here’s a tried-and-true recipe for cauliflower cutlets, along with some serving suggestions. Let’s get started!
Cauliflower cutlet recipe – ingredients:
To prepare our cutlets, you’ll need:
• 1 medium cauliflower (approx. 600–700 g)
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
• 1/2 cup of grated yellow cheese (optional)
• 1 small onion (spring onion works too)
• 1–2 cloves of garlic
• Salt, pepper, nutmeg (to taste)
• Oil for frying
• 1 medium cauliflower (approx. 600–700 g)
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
• 1/2 cup of grated yellow cheese (optional)
• 1 small onion (spring onion works too)
• 1–2 cloves of garlic
• Salt, pepper, nutmeg (to taste)
• Oil for frying
How to make cauliflower cutlets – step-by-step instructions:
You don’t need to be a culinary expert to make cauliflower cutlets. Where to start and how to proceed? Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:
1. Wash the cauliflower and divide it into florets.
2. Steam or boil the cauliflower in salted water until tender (about 10–12 minutes).
3. Drain and let it cool. Then mash thoroughly with a fork or blend—just not into a puree.
4. Add the egg, breadcrumbs, grated cheese (if using), chopped onion and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
5. Mix the ingredients well and form cutlets. If the mixture is too soft—add a bit more breadcrumbs.
6. Coat each cutlet in breadcrumbs and fry in hot oil on both sides until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel.
Keep in mind, you can add anything you like to this mixture—such as chopped leftover vegetables you have in the fridge. You can also get creative with spices. Cauliflower cutlets are simple enough that even kitchen beginners can make them successfully!
1. Wash the cauliflower and divide it into florets.
2. Steam or boil the cauliflower in salted water until tender (about 10–12 minutes).
3. Drain and let it cool. Then mash thoroughly with a fork or blend—just not into a puree.
4. Add the egg, breadcrumbs, grated cheese (if using), chopped onion and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
5. Mix the ingredients well and form cutlets. If the mixture is too soft—add a bit more breadcrumbs.
6. Coat each cutlet in breadcrumbs and fry in hot oil on both sides until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel.
Keep in mind, you can add anything you like to this mixture—such as chopped leftover vegetables you have in the fridge. You can also get creative with spices. Cauliflower cutlets are simple enough that even kitchen beginners can make them successfully!
What to serve cauliflower cutlets with?
You can enjoy cauliflower cutlets on their own—with natural yogurt, your favourite sauce, or a side salad. But if that’s not filling enough, here are some ideas to make your meal more hearty:
Vegetable burgers
If you like meat-free meals, try ready-made vegetable burgers from U Jędrusia. Heat them along with the cutlets to create a plant-based plate full of flavour. Choose beetroot, millet, or sun-dried tomato burgers—all go well with the mild taste of cauliflower.
Hungarian style potato pancakes
Crispy potato pancakes contrast nicely with the soft texture of the cauliflower cutlets. Serve with mushroom or dill sauce for a complete and tasty dish.
Flour-based dishes
Flour-based sides work great too. In the U Jędrusia range, you’ll find square potato dumplings, Silesian potato dumplings, or cottage cheese noodles—just heat and serve with a bit of butter, your favourite sauce, or dill. A filling side that won’t overpower the main dish.
Warm sauces – mushroom, dill, tomato
Cauliflower cutlets love sauces—both heavy and light. You can quickly prepare a mushroom sauce with sautéed champignons and cream, a classic tomato sauce with purée and garlic, or a dill sauce with yogurt. Just a spoon on top is enough!
Salad
Fresh sides are great with cauliflower cutlets—especially salads. Go for classics like sauerkraut salad, carrot and apple slaw, or simply a lettuce mix with olive oil and lemon. This makes your meal lighter and more varied. And salads don’t require cooking—so they’re the easiest way to add crunch and freshness to your plate.
A meatless dinner that practically makes itself
Cauliflower cutlets are a great alternative to classic minced pork cutlets. Perfect for people cutting down on meat, veggie lovers, or even meat eaters looking to surprise their digestive system. They don’t take much work, need no special ingredients, and when served with the right sides, can easily stand in for a full dinner.
Pairing cauliflower cutlets with ready-to-eat chilled dishes from U Jędrusia lets you add them to your everyday menu without stress and without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s a great way to enjoy a quick, homemade vegetable-based meal.
Pairing cauliflower cutlets with ready-to-eat chilled dishes from U Jędrusia lets you add them to your everyday menu without stress and without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s a great way to enjoy a quick, homemade vegetable-based meal.
