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minced meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are a budget-friendly alternative.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal acts as a binding agent, while applesauce adds moisture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Steam cauliflower until tender, about 10 minutes.

Chop steamed cauliflower finely and set aside.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

In a bowl, combine minced meat, chopped cauliflower, sautéed onion and garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.

Mix until well combined and form into patties.

Dredge each patty in flour, shaking off excess.

Dip patties in beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.

Coat patties in bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry patties until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve hot, garnished with green onion and carrot.

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