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Crispy Roasted Cauliflower

Deliciously Crispy Roasted Cauliflower for Guilt-Free Snacking

Transform cauliflower into a crunchy sensation with this crispy roasted cauliflower recipe, perfect for guilt-free snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower Cut into florets
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil For coating
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Provides crunch
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese Optional, skip for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash the cauliflower under cold water, dry completely, and cut into medium-sized florets.
  3. In a mixing bowl, coat the cauliflower florets with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on the cauliflower and toss to combine.
  5. Add the panko breadcrumbs and optional Parmesan cheese, stir gently to coat evenly.
  6. Spread the coated cauliflower on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  7. Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
  8. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For extra crunch, pulse the panko breadcrumbs in a food processor to create smaller pieces.

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