Trader Joes Cauliflower Slims Recipe

This chewy, flexible Trader Joes Cauliflower Slims Recipe is made with riced cauliflower, eggs, and parmesan cheese, and ready in 30 minutes. You will know they are done when the edges turn golden and they peel effortlessly off the baking sheet. I make a batch of these every week to use as a healthy sandwich bread substitute.

The Secret To Getting It Right

I used to struggle with homemade cauliflower bread turning into a soggy mess on the baking pan. The biggest lesson I learned was that squeezing the water out of the cauliflower is absolutely mandatory.

If you skip wringing out the cooked cauliflower, the batter will spread too thin and fall apart. Taking five extra minutes to twist it tightly in a kitchen towel fixes everything.

Trader Joes Cauliflower Slims Recipe Ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower rice, steamed and squeezed dry
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

How To Make Trader Joes Cauliflower Slims Recipe

1. Prep the cauliflower: Microwave the cauliflower rice for 3 minutes until tender, then let it cool slightly. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible.
2. Mix the batter: Place the dry cauliflower into a large bowl and stir in the eggs, parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt.
3. Shape the slims: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop out 1/4 cup portions of the mixture. Use a spoon to flatten each portion into thin, 4-inch circles.
4. Bake to perfection: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 18 minutes until golden. Let them cool completely on the pan before peeling them off the paper.

Recipe Tips

• Use real parchment paper: Wax paper or foil will cause the cauliflower slims to stick and tear when you try to remove them.
• Squeeze until dry: The cauliflower needs to feel like dry crumbles before you mix in the eggs to ensure a sturdy texture.
• Let them cool: Trying to remove the slims while they are still hot will cause them to break apart easily.

What To Serve With Cauliflower Slims

These low-carb rounds work beautifully as a base for avocado toast or a hearty breakfast sandwich. You can also use them as mini pizza crusts topped with marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese.

How To Store

Keep the completely cooled slims in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. You can also freeze them between layers of parchment paper for up to three months.

FAQs

• Can I use frozen cauliflower rice? Yes, just thaw it completely and squeeze out all the excess water before mixing your batter.
• Why did my slims stick to the pan? Baking them directly on an ungreased pan or using wax paper instead of parchment paper usually causes sticking.
• Can I make these dairy-free? You can swap the parmesan cheese for extra nutritional yeast and a dairy-free cheese shred alternative.

Nutrition

• Calories: 65 kcal
• Total Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 210mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3g
• Protein: 6g

Try More Recipes:

• Trader Joes Cauliflower Gnocci Meals With Sausage Recipe
• Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi with Spinach
• Trader Joes Ground Turkey Recipe

Trader Joes Cauliflower Slims Recipe

Recipe by Nate Collins

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Total time

30

minutes

This chewy Trader Joes Cauliflower Slims Recipe uses fresh cauliflower, eggs, and parmesan cheese for a flexible bread replacement ready in 30 minutes. It is an incredibly simple weekend prep staple for building your weekly low-carb lunches and breakfasts.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower rice, steamed and squeezed dry

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

• 1. Prep the cauliflower: Microwave the cauliflower rice for 3 minutes until tender, then let it cool slightly. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible.
• 2. Mix the batter: Place the dry cauliflower into a large bowl and stir in the eggs, parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt.
• 3. Shape the slims: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop out 1/4 cup portions of the mixture. Use a spoon to flatten each portion into thin, 4-inch circles.
• 4. Bake to perfection: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 18 minutes until golden. Let them cool completely on the pan before peeling them off the paper.