Parmesan Cauliflower Bites
Delicious and healthy Parmesan Cauliflower Bites featuring a crispy coating of Parmesan cheese and spices, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crispiness)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking spray)
- Marinara sauce
- Ranch or garlic yogurt dip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Prepare coating stations: In one bowl: beat the eggs. In another bowl: mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg mixture. Roll it in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange on tray: Place coated florets in a single layer on the baking sheet. Don’t overcrowd.
- Add crispiness: Lightly drizzle or spray olive oil over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot: Enjoy immediately with your favorite dip.
Notes
For the best flavor and texture, use fresh cauliflower rather than frozen. You can experiment with different spices to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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