Crispy Cheese Cauliflower
To toast the panko bread crumbs, use a toaster oven. Or place them on a small pan and toast in the oven while it's preheating. Watch carefully, because they burn easily.
Nonstick cooking spray
2 egg whites
1/2 cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup plain panko bread crumbs, toasted
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 large head cauliflower, separated into medium-size florets (about 3 1/2 to 4 cups)
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place the egg whites in a bowl and whisk until frothy. In a pie plate, combine cheese, panko, cayenne, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Dredge cauliflower florets in egg white and then roll in the cheese mixture.
Place on the baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Remove to plate and sprinkle with parsley. Serve as a side dish.
148 calories (29% from fat), 5 grams fat (2 grams sat. fat), 16 grams carbohydrates, 11 grams protein, 414 mg sodium, 11 mg cholesterol, 4 grams fiber.