Description
These Crispy Cauliflower Bites are coated in a Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture, seasoned with Italian herbs, and baked to golden perfection. Paired with a creamy yogurt-mayonnaise dip, these bites make for a delicious snack or side dish. They’re crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor. Perfect for a light meal or as an appetizer at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cauliflower Bites:
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 0.5 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 sprig of dill, chopped
- 1 cauliflower, cut into florets
- 150g breadcrumbs
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 60g Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Flour for breading
- Olive oil, for baking
For the Yogurt Dip:
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Black pepper, to taste
- Dill, chopped, to taste
- Lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
For the Cauliflower Bites:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
- Prepare the cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Set aside.
- Prepare the breading stations: In one bowl, add flour for dredging. In a second bowl, beat the eggs, and add the lemon juice, zest, and chopped dill. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bread the cauliflower: Dredge each cauliflower floret in the flour, dip it into the egg mixture, and coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil: Once all the florets are breaded and on the baking sheet, drizzle them with a bit of olive oil to help with crisping.
- Bake: Bake the cauliflower for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
- Garnish and serve: Once done, garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
For the Yogurt Dip:
- Mix the ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise, black pepper, dill, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice, dill, or pepper as desired.
- Serve: Serve the dip alongside the crispy cauliflower bites.
- Prep Time: 15mins
- Cook Time: 30mins