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Home » Gluten-Free Crispy Cauliflower

Gluten-Free Crispy Cauliflower

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 21 Comments

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Did you know cauliflower is packed with nutrition? Yeah, shocking I know. It’s easy to be fooled by its lack of color.

At our house we are trying to include new foods into our meals. Foods we don’t always pick up at the grocery store, to get more balance and variety, to have more fun… to find new recipes.

Cauliflower contains potent antioxidants that reduce inflammation making it an excellent disease-fighter. One cup has a full dose of the daily value for vitamin C, and it’s a good source of fiber and folate.

Couldn’t keep my hands off these golden nuggets. Salty. Crunchy. Warm. Fresh. Light. Zesty. They would make a terrific party appetizer or weeknight sides that’s a little less than ordinary.

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Gluten-Free Crispy Cauliflower


  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 6 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces
  • canola oil cooking spray
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup Salted Potato Chips, crushed
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped and divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmigiano reggiano cheese, divided
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 1 lemon, divided
  • freshly ground white pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place cauliflower pieces on large rimmed baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray and massage paprika onto the cauliflower.
  2. In small bowl, mix together crushed potato chips, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/4 cup cheese, and lemon zest. Add chip mixture to cauliflower and combine with hands until incorporated.
  3. Before placing in oven, top cauliflower with freshly ground white pepper and juice of 1/2 a lemon.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, mixing halfway to ensure even browning.
  5. Transfer to serving dish, and garnish with remaining parsley, cheese, and lemon juice. Dig in!

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Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Gluten Free Cookies says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    Great recipe and beautiful pics. Looks yummy!

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      August 26, 2013 at 5:09 pm

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  2. Dieta Alimentar says

    May 16, 2013 at 4:15 am

    Great recipe, I love cauliflower. My mom in law just found out that she has a gluten allergy, so this is the perfect recipe to cook when she comes over this weekend. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      August 26, 2013 at 5:10 pm

      You're welcome! The good news is there are lots of gluten-free products on the market now and more restaurants are starting to expand their options. It can be tough– hope she liked the cauliflower!

      Reply
  3. Rudi's Gluten Free says

    June 8, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Melaina here from Rudi's Gluten Free Bakery,

    Wow! Cauliflower has never looked so tasty! Great recipe with wonderful creativity, we'll definitely be making and sharing this around the office! Also, what a fun giveaway! Good luck to all the participants! 🙂

    Reply
    • @kristinalarueRD says

      June 8, 2012 at 4:20 pm

      Thanks and I hope you enjoy and the office enjoy! I'd love to hear what you think about them!

      Reply
  4. Matt says

    June 7, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    I actually love cauliflower, but it has to be roasted (the only way to eat em'!). My stomach hates raw veggies!

    Reply
    • @kristinalarueRD says

      June 8, 2012 at 4:21 pm

      Roasting makes everything better 🙂

      Reply
  5. Denise M says

    June 5, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    First of all, this recipe looks absolutely delicious and i am always looking for new ways to make cauliflower.

    Second, i would love to win this because i am a gluten free cookbook junkie

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      June 7, 2012 at 2:22 am

      thank you! hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  6. Kristen says

    June 1, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Wow, what a unique recipe! This sounds delicious!!
    Love this prize pack. I love tostitos!!

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      June 2, 2012 at 3:08 am

      Thanks Kristen! I'm loving the prize pack too…lots of fun goodies.

      Reply
  7. @tspbasil says

    May 31, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Oh my goodness Kristina – these photos are beautiful and seriously, this will get me to eat cauliflower. I can't wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      June 2, 2012 at 3:06 am

      Let me know what you think!! We had this on Memorial Day and the pickier eaters in our family actually liked it… maybe because it wasn't green? 🙂

      Reply
  8. manda says

    May 31, 2012 at 11:42 am

    And I like you on FB!

    Reply
  9. manda says

    May 31, 2012 at 11:42 am

    I follow you on twitter!

    Reply
  10. manda says

    May 31, 2012 at 11:42 am

    I would love to try a few new recipes!

    Great giveaway!

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      May 31, 2012 at 12:02 pm

      Awesome.. and thank you! 🙂

      Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      June 4, 2012 at 11:41 am

      Congrats Manda! You've been selected for the prize pack! please send an email to loveandzest@gmail.com with your contact information! Thanks to everyone that entered!

      Reply
  11. Heather says

    May 31, 2012 at 3:10 am

    I am 2 days away from finishing my dietetic internship and I've been learning a lot about gluten free living! I would love to take a peek at that recipe book!

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      May 31, 2012 at 3:18 am

      Ahh, what an exciting time! Congrats, congrats. Thanks for entering 🙂 I'm jealous of the recipe book too!

      Reply

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