Cauliflower Hash Browns!

 No potatoes necessary. 

Ingredients:
   1 large cauliflower head
   2 eggs
   1/3  cup chives, thinly sliced
   3 cloves garlic, minced
   2 tbsp olive oil
   1 tsp dried basil
   1 tsp salt, divided
   1/2 tbsp black pepper

​​ Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 ℉.
2. Use a course grater to grate the entire cauliflower head into a large bowl. 
3. Stir in 1/2 tsp of salt.
4. Let grated cauliflower sit for 20 minutes, and then transfer into a separate bowl lined with a large towel.
5. Twist towel shut at top, and squeeze to strain excess liquid.
6. Transfer cauliflower back into first bowl, and mix in chives, garlic, olive oil, basil, black pepper, 1/2 tsp salt,    and eggs.
7. Place parchment paper on a turned-over (to avoid burning) baking sheet, and then lay out and shape even     portions of the cauliflower mixture.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until hash browns are golden-brown.
9. Allow 15 minutes for hash browns to cool and set, then enjoy!

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