Parmesan Cauliflower Bites

Nutritious-Delicious and perfectly fun after-school snack.

 It’s not often my family asks, “Why didn’t you make MORE?” when it comes to veggies. I made a whole head of this Parmesan Cauliflower bites as side for Easter and it was devoured within minutes. Should have doubled my batch!

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My family enjoy crispy-fried finger-foods, especially ones that are slightly cheesy tasting. There’s an automatic comfort found in crispy foods, particularly in ones that are bite-sized and easy to pop into the mouth, plus Cauliflower, the new “it” food, is the nutritious, delicious, trendy vegetable that is packed with major health benefits. A source of vitamins B6, C and K, fiber, manganese and omega-3s, cauliflower also provides nutrient support for the body’s detox system, the antioxidant system and the anti-inflammatory system. Parmesan Cauliflower bites are a fabulously delicious way to get in on the cauliflower trend and enjoy this amazing cruciferous vegetable, and these tasty little crispy Bites just may make veggie-fans of your kids, yet.

Note :

When buying head of Cauliflower, look for clean creamy white colored heads that feel heavy for their size and are surrounded by fresh looking ribbed green leaves.

Parmesan Cauliflower Bites

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetiser

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• ▢ 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• ▢ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1 tablespoon thyme
• ▢ 1 tablespoon paprika
• ▢ Pinch oregano
• ▢ Pinch garlic powder
• ▢ Pinch salt
• ▢ Pinch black pepper
• ▢ 4 cups cauliflower florets
• ▢ 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 2 large eggs beaten

Instructions

 

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• Blanch the cauliflower pieces by adding them to a pot of well-salted, boiling water for about 30-45 seconds just until crisp-tender.
• Drain, then place them in cold water for about 30 seconds to cool.
• Dry with paper towel and set aside for a moment.
• In a medium size bowl, combine Breadcrumbs, parmesan, thyme, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and set aside.
• Sift flour in a second bowl, and beat the eggs in a third bowl.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• Working in batches, add the blanched cauliflower pieces to the bowl with the flour, and very gently shake to coat the pieces well.
• Next, add the floured pieces to the bowl with the beaten eggs, then add the pieces to the bowl with the parmesan mixture, pressing to coat.
• Add cauliflower to the skillet, 5 or 6 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
• Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Serve immediately.

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