Description
These Parmesan Cauliflower Bites are a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack, featuring crispy roasted cauliflower florets coated in savory Parmesan cheese and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Bites:
- 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add half of the Parmesan cheese and toss again.
- Roast the cauliflower: Spread cauliflower on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Best served fresh for optimal crispiness.
- For added heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes before roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
