Crispy Smashed Cauliflower With Parmesan
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
216 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Smashed Cauliflower With Parmesan
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Crispy smashed cauliflower bites with gooey Parmesan? Yes, please! This 6-ingredient recipe is your ticket to appetizer or side dish amazingness. It’s as easy as bake, smash, cheese, and bake again. Fair warning: these golden gems won’t last long!
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Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- ¼ cup olive oil 60 mL
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- ½ cup grated parmesan 40 g
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets. In a large bowl, stir together ¼ cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, ½ tsp salt and the zest + juice of 1 lemon. Add cauliflower florets and gently stir to coat.
- Bake: Arrange cauliflower in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes until fork-tender, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Smash: Remove tray from oven and increase temperature to 425°F (218°C). Use a cup to firmly smash each piece of cauliflower until flattened. Top each with a mound of Parmesan cheese (about 1 teaspoon each).
- Finish: Return the tray to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown at the edges. If it hasn't browned after 10 minutes, turn your oven to broil and watch closely for 1 to 2 minutes until finished.
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers will last in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To reheat, just pop them back in the oven or the air fryer.
- Can I make this ahead of time? Yes (partly)! You can toss the cauliflower in seasonings, then store the florets in the fridge the day before baking.
- What's the best jar for smashing? I like to use the bottom of a wide mason jar, a standard drinking glass, or a whiskey glass. I've found that smashing the florets with a diameter of about 2-3" is the easiest.
- Can this be made vegan? Yup—just use vegan Parmesan! It melts pretty well but might take a little bit longer to roast.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
15.9g
(5%)
Protein
8.7g
(17%)
Fat
15.5g
(24%)
Saturated Fat
3.6g
(18%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
466mg
(19%)
Potassium
692mg
(20%)
Fiber
5.9g
(24%)
Sugar
5.5g
(11%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.9g | 5% |
| Protein | 8.7g | 17% |
| Fat | 15.5g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 466mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 692mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.9g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 11% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
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