Baked Cauliflower with Herb Crust
This baked cauliflower recipe features a deliciously crispy herb crust that elevates the humble vegetable into a flavorful dish. Perfect as a side or a light main course, it’s easy to prepare and packed with taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g cauliflower
- 50 g panko breadcrumbs
- 30 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Wash the cauliflower thoroughly and cut it into small florets, ensuring they are evenly sized for even cooking.
- Place the cauliflower florets in a large bowl. Add the cornstarch and mix well to coat the florets evenly.
- Pour the olive oil over the cauliflower and sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs on top. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure the florets are evenly coated with oil and breadcrumbs.
- Cover the bowl with a lid or plate and shake it vigorously to distribute the coating. If the coating doesn't stick well, add a little more olive oil.
- Arrange the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they are not overlapping.
- Bake the cauliflower florets in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Check them after 15 minutes to ensure they don't burn.
- Alternatively, you can prepare the cauliflower florets in an air fryer set to 180 degrees Celsius for about 10-15 minutes until crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Ensure the cauliflower florets are well-dried before adding the coating to avoid moisture issues. You can experiment with different spices or add grated cheese to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.