Vegan Baked Cauliflower Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup vegan shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko (ensure they are vegan)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water (as an egg substitute)
- 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 vegan shredded cheddar cheese, nutritional yeast, whole wheat breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare the Flax Eggs: In a separate bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens.
- Coat the Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the flax egg mixture, 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 vegan cheesy cauliflower bites!
Tips to Keep the Points Low:
- Use vegan reduced-fat cheese: Opt for reduced-fat vegan cheddar cheese 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 (approximate, will vary based on specific brands of vegan cheese and breadcrumbs used)
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
Enjoy your vegan cheesy cauliflower bites!
Ingredients:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup vegan shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko (ensure they are vegan)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water (as an egg substitute)
- 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 vegan shredded cheddar cheese, nutritional yeast, whole wheat breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare the Flax Eggs: In a separate bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens.
- Coat the Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the flax egg mixture, 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 vegan cheesy cauliflower bites!
Tips to Keep the Points Low:
- Use vegan reduced-fat cheese: Opt for reduced-fat vegan cheddar cheese 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 (approximate, will vary based on specific brands of vegan cheese and breadcrumbs used)
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
Enjoy your vegan cheesy cauliflower bites!