Description
Get ready to fall in love with this quick, easy recipe for Crispy Baked Cauliflower Bites with Garlic Sauce. Perfect for a healthy snack, meatless appetizer, or side dish, this dish brings together roasted cauliflower with bold spices and a creamy, zesty garlic sauce. Whether you’re searching for healthy snack ideas, quick dinner recipes, or crave-worthy vegetarian food ideas, this one ticks all the boxes. No frying required—just crispy perfection straight from the oven.
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped dill or parsley (for sauce)
Salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
3. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread cauliflower evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
5. While baking, combine Greek yogurt or sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the garlic sauce.
6. Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
7. Once cauliflower is roasted, transfer to a platter, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with garlic sauce.
Notes
Be sure to cut the cauliflower into similar-sized florets to ensure even baking.
For extra crispiness, use a wire rack over the baking sheet.
Double the garlic in the sauce if you’re a true garlic lover.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg