Description
These Parmesan Cauliflower Bites are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. Roasted to perfection, these bites are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated with savory Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Bites:
- 1 medium head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Optional fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Roast Cauliflower: Spread the cauliflower on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Add Cheese: Remove from oven, toss with grated Parmesan cheese immediately.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, roast the cauliflower on a metal baking sheet without parchment.
- You can also air fry at 400°F for 12–15 minutes for a quicker version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
