Weight Watchers Cheesy Cauliflower Bites
Ingredients:
1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the Coating:
In a large bowl, combine the reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, whole wheat breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Prepare the Eggs:
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
Coat the Cauliflower:
Dip each cauliflower floret into the beaten eggs, then roll in the cheese and breadcrumb mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Bake the Cauliflower:
Place the coated cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower bites are golden brown and crispy.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your cheesy cauliflower bites!
Tips to Keep the Points Low:
Use reduced-fat cheese: Opt for reduced-fat cheddar cheese and Parmesan to lower the fat content.
Choose whole wheat breadcrumbs: Whole wheat breadcrumbs are higher in fiber and can be more filling, helping to keep points lower.
Portion control: Stick to the suggested serving size to manage points.
Nutritional Information (per serving, makes approximately 6 servings):
Calories: 120
Protein: 8g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fat: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Weight Watchers Points (per serving):
WW PointsPlus: 3
WW SmartPoints: 3
WW Freestyle Points: 3
Ingredients:
1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the Coating:
In a large bowl, combine the reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, whole wheat breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Prepare the Eggs:
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
Coat the Cauliflower:
Dip each cauliflower floret into the beaten eggs, then roll in the cheese and breadcrumb mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Bake the Cauliflower:
Place the coated cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower bites are golden brown and crispy.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your cheesy cauliflower bites!
Tips to Keep the Points Low:
Use reduced-fat cheese: Opt for reduced-fat cheddar cheese and Parmesan to lower the fat content.
Choose whole wheat breadcrumbs: Whole wheat breadcrumbs are higher in fiber and can be more filling, helping to keep points lower.
Portion control: Stick to the suggested serving size to manage points.
Nutritional Information (per serving, makes approximately 6 servings):
Calories: 120
Protein: 8g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fat: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Weight Watchers Points (per serving):
WW PointsPlus: 3
WW SmartPoints: 3
WW Freestyle Points: 3
Enjoy these tasty and guilt-free Cheesy Cauliflower Bites as a delicious appetizer or snack within your Weight Watchers points!