Description
These Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Bites are a flavorful and satisfying appetizer or side dish. With a crispy Parmesan crust and tender cauliflower inside, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Bites:
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss Cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Roast Cauliflower: Spread cauliflower on the baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, then sprinkle with Parmesan. Roast for another 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the cauliflower for the last 2 minutes.
- These are a great low-carb appetizer or side dish.
- Nutritional yeast can be used as a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
