Description
These Parmesan Cauliflower Bites are a delicious and crispy appetizer or side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With a golden brown crust and tender cauliflower inside, these bites are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Cauliflower: Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil until evenly coated. Add the cauliflower to the Parmesan mixture and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Bake: Arrange the coated cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the cauliflower lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- Substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a vegan version.
- These bites make a great appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
