Crispy Cauliflower

Name: Crispy Cauliflower
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 6 cups); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our crispy cauliflower recipe is crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. This version of the veggie will delight vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 6 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°. Line two 15x10x1-in. baking sheets with parchment; grease parchment. Place cauliflower in a large bowl. Add oil and seasonings; toss to coat.
In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and cheese. Dip cauliflower in crumb mixture to coat, patting to help coating adhere. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 131 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

This is a great base recipe to be used as a side dish or appetizer with dipping sauce or even tossed with buffalo sauce and served on slider buns for a vegan buffalo sandwich. Be sure to leave plenty of space around each floret on the pans so steam doesn't prevent the cauliflower from becoming crispy.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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