Baked Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower
This baked parmesan crusted cauliflower is a healthy appetizer or side dish that is anything but boring.
Servings: 5
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower:
- 1 medium-size head cauliflower
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese look for one labelled vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Dash of salt and ground black pepper
For the Marinara:
- 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Dash of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and set aside.
- In a second bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Chop cauliflower into bite sized pieces.
- Toss cauliflower pieces in the egg mixture and transfer to the breadcrumb mixture. Toss to coat in breadcrumbs and then arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the cauliflower is baking, heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato sauce and cook for 5-7 minutes or until it begins to simmer.
- To serve, dip cauliflower pieces in marinara sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/5 recipe | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 265mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g