Crispy Baked Cauliflower

Minoo made a side dish to go the Arabic Lentil Soup.  It is an amazing Crispy Baked Cauliflower.  Accompanying the cauliflower were Kale Chips.

The Crispy Baked Cauliflower has a hint of spiciness and they are really crispy. A great finger food and healthy snack.

Ingredients

• 4 cups cauliflowerets
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 1/2 cups unsweetened cornflakes, crushed (or bread crumbs)
• 2 egg whites

Instructions

Place cauliflower in a saucepan with some water.  Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until crisp tender.

Drain.

In a small resealable plastic bag, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika and ground pepper.  Shake to mix the ingredients well.

Arrange 3 plates for the flour mixtures, beaten egg whites and cornflake crumbs.

First, coat the cauliflower with the flour mixture.  Shake off excess flour.

Then roll the cauliflower in the egg whites.

Lastly, coat well with the cornflakes crumbs.

Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Bake in a 425F preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.  Serve immediately.

Categorized Under: 2009 • Vegetable

Tagged Under: Cauliflower • Community Kitchen • Recipe