BAKED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS

Cooking spray

1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen cauliflower florets, thawed

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

Place oil in a small bowl. 

In another small bowl, blend bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Dip each cauliflower floret in oil then in bread crumb mixture. Place breaded florets in prepared baking dish and coat florets with cooking spray.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until light golden.

Note: Fresh cauliflower may be used. Steam until tender then drain well and proceed as above.

file photo