Cauliflower Bites 4 Ways
Each recipe serves 4
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
INGREDIENTS
1 head cauliflower
1 tablespoon olive oil
For the batter:
½ cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ cup whole milk
1 tablespoon hot sauce
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 450˚F/230˚C.
2. Cut the head of cauliflower in half. Pluck bite-sized florets from each half. Trim bottoms of florets as necessary.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the batter ingredients.
4. Add cauliflower to the batter. Stir so each floret is fully coated.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cauliflower florets on the baking sheet. 6. Drizzle with olive oil.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.
8. Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss with buffalo sauce.
9. Return cauliflower to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until browned to your liking.
Inspired by recipe here.
BBQ Cauliflower Bites
INGREDIENTS
1 head cauliflower
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
¾ cup BBQ sauce
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 450˚F/230˚C.
2. Cut the head of cauliflower in half. Pluck bite-sized florets from each half. Trim bottoms of florets as necessary.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cauliflower florets on the baking sheet. 4. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.
6. Remove florets from oven and toss with BBQ sauce.
7. Return florets to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until browned to your liking.
8. Brush more BBQ sauce on the cooked cauliflower for extra flavor.
Teriyaki Cauliflower Bites
INGREDIENTS
1 head cauliflower
Olive oil
¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon green onions, sliced
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 450˚F/230˚C.
2. Cut the head of cauliflower in half. Pluck bite sized florets from each half. Trim bottoms of florets as necessary.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cauliflower florets on the baking sheet. 4. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.
6. In a small pan, heat soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey. Reduce until viscous.
7. Remove florets from oven and toss with teriyaki sauce.
8. Return florets to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until browned to your liking.
9. Sprinkle cauliflower with sesame seeds and scallions.
Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Bites
INGREDIENTS
1 head cauliflower
2 eggs
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
For the garlic parmesan crust:
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 450˚F/230˚C.
2. Cut the head of cauliflower in half. Pluck bite-sized florets from each half. Trim bottoms of florets as necessary.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the parmesan crust ingredients.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs. Dredge the cauliflower in the eggs, then garlic parmesan mixture.
5. Lay the cauliflower on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until crispy and browned to your liking.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Try also Cauliflower Fritters
Inspired by recipe here.
