Curry Pancakes with Bacon

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Serve: 8 pancakes

Ingredients:
– 16 oz. cauliflower florets
– 2 large eggs
– ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
– ½ cup almond meal
– 1 teaspoon curry powder
– ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
– 4 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 tablespoons sour cream, to serve with
– Salt, to taste

Instructions:
1. Bring a pot filled with water to a boil.
2. Add cauliflower florets and reduce heat.
3. Simmer the cauliflower for 10 minutes.
4. Rinse the cauliflower under cold water and transfer to a bowl.
5. Mash the cauliflower using a potato masher.
6. Stir in the eggs, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, almond meal, curry powder, and cayenne pepper.
7. Season the mixture to taste with salt.
8. Heat olive oil in a skillet.
9. Shape the cauliflower mixture into 4-inch patties. Place into skillet and press down with the back of a spoon to flatten.
10. Cook the pancakes for 2 minutes per side, or until golden.
11. Serve with sour cream.

Nutritional info per serving:
– Calories 235
– Total Fat 20.6g
– Total Carbohydrate 5.1g
– Dietary Fiber 2.3g
– Total Sugars 1.8g
– Protein 9.5g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.