Snacks and Light Meals

Rotting brains

Author: Yvonne Walus - Recipe writer

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

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Serves: 6

Time to make: 20 mins

Ingredients

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½ head cauliflower, cut in florets

250g reduced-fat cream cheese

⅓ cup dried oregano

400g can black beans, drained, rinsed

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Instructions

1 Microwave cauliflower florets until tender for 4 minutes on high, then check. These are your brain bits.

2 Shape spoonfuls of cream cheese into a ball and roll each ball in oregano (leave a few patches white).

3 Stud each cheese ball with a few beans. This is your rot.

4 Arrange brains and rot on a plate and serve.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 172cal

Kilojoules 720kJ

Protein 9g

Total fat 6g

–Saturated fat 4g

Carbohydrates 20g

–Sugars 7g

Dietary fibre 5g

Sodium 180mg

Calcium 150mg

Iron 3.5mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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