Try these baked crispy cauliflower bites as a snack or appetizer as an alternative to unhealthy fried foods!
Serving size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 head of cauliflower (cut into small pieces and stems removed)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup egg whites (whisked)
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan (grated, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or baking spray.
- Heat ½ cup of water in a large pot and steam cauliflower for 5 minutes.
- Remove cauliflower from the pot and allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour with the spices.
- In a separate bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs with the parmesan cheese and set aside.
- Season the cauliflower with the flour mixture and then coat with the whisked egg whites.
- Lastly, coat the cauliflower in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the cauliflower onto the baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite low-sugar barbecue sauce or ranch dip. Enjoy!
Nutrition Info:
- Serving size: ¼ of recipe
- Calories: 239 calories
- Fat: 2.1g
- Saturated fat: 1.1g
- Protein: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 39.7g
- Fiber: 4.7g
- Sugars: 4.2g
- Sodium: 186mg
- Cholesterol: 5mg