You like cauliflower? Well, now you will like even more. In this article we give you the most delicious recipe using cauliflower, and it’s combined with another tasty ingredient – parmesan.
Cauliflower is becoming an increasingly popular vegetable, and for good reason. It’s healthy, low in carbohydrates, and tastes yummy with almost everything.
Health Benefits of Cauliflower:
Cauliflower is extremely nutritious.
- Prevents Oxidative Stress
- Improves Cardiovascular Health
- May Help Prevent Cancer
- Iron Absorption
- Treats Respiratory Problems
- Improves Bone Health
- Macular Degeneration
- Detoxifies the Body
- Skin Care
- Hair Care
- Treats Nervous Disorders
- Reduces Hypertension
- Maintains Electrolyte Balance
- Boosts Immunity
- Prevents Obesity
- Improves Brain Health
- Controls Diabetes
- Heals Colitis
- Prevents Stroke
- Promotes Weight Loss
Nutrients:
Nutrients found in 1 cup of raw cauliflower :
- Calories: 25
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Vitamin C: 77% of the RDI
- Vitamin K: 20% of the RDI
- Vitamin B6: 11% of the RDI
- Folate: 14% of the RDI
- Pantothenic acid: 7% of the RDI
- Potassium: 9% of the RDI
- Manganese: 8% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 4% of the RDI
- Phosphorus: 4% of the RDI
Parmesan Cauliflower Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 3 large eggs, lightly whisked*
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan*
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
-First, Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
-Add the Parmesan cheese, Panko crumbs, and Italian seasoning to a large bowl. Add salt and pepper.
-Mix everything in the bowl together until they’re well combined.
-Dip the cauliflower pieces into the whisked egg; then roll them into the parmesan mixture until they’re fully covered.
-Place the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
-Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the coating is crunchy and golden brown.
Serve with marinara sauce. ENJOY!
If you want a spicy flavor, next one is for you…
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric*
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation:
-Preheat an oven to 450F. Cut the cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces.
– Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Take off the heat and mix in the sugar, salt, pepper, hot paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne (if using), turmeric, and cinnamon. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.. Take off the heat and mix in the sugar, salt, pepper, hot paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne, turmeric, and cinnamon. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
-Place the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
-Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the coating is crunchy and golden brown.
Jazz it up by mixing a clove of minced garlic and a bit of ground cumin or some minced mint leaves into the yogurt for the world’s easiest sauce. ENJOY!
Thanks for reading!
source: healthline.com
