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bowl of cauliflower bites

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Yield

22

These easy, tasty cauliflower bites are the perfect snack or appetizer. They're healthy, quick to make, and delicious.

These crispy cauliflower quinoa bites are tasty, easy, and the perfect little snack to make for an appetizer, after-school snack for the kids, or any occasion. These cauliflower bites are made with healthy cauliflower, quinoa, and have a ton of flavor with the seasonings. 

Why you’ll love cauliflower bites: 

  • Quick: Prep these in 15 minutes and have them ready in 40 
  • Flavorful: The combo of spices really make these bites snappy and full of flavor 
  • Easy: This recipe is easy to make, healthy, and delicious 

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Ingredient Notes: 

Cauliflower: Cauliflower is a vegetable that is high in fiber and B-vitamins. It also provides your body with antioxidants and nutrients that can help protect your body from diseases. 

Quinoa: Quinoa can help your body stay healthy! It can help lower the risk of chronic disease, help you balance your blood sugar, and can even improve your gut health.

White bowl of cauliflower bites

How to make cauliflower bites: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and prepare 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse the quinoa and add it to a medium-sized pot along. Add the water, stir briefly, and bring to a boil. Cover the pot with the lid and reduce to medium-low heat for 15 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and the “whitetail” appears on the grains.  Transfer to a bowl, fluff it up with a spoon, and allow it to cool (almost) completely.
  3. Cut the cauliflower into small pieces and steam until tender.  Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Once cool, cut it up into pea-sized pieces.
  4. As soon as the quinoa and cauliflower are cooled, add them to a medium-sized bowl. Add ALL of the remaining ingredients. Mix until thoroughly combined.  Adjust any seasonings to taste.
  5. Using a small cookie scoop or large spoon, scoop the mix (approx. 3 tbsp worth) and press together to form a ball. Make sure to really compress your scoop.
  6. Transfer immediately to the baking trays, evenly spaced apart. 
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown.
  8. Serve warm with any dip, sauce, aioli, or queso! YUM!!!

White bowl of cauliflower bites

Expert Tips & FAQ: 

How can I make this recipe vegan? To make this vegan, replace the eggs with 3 tbsp of ground flaxseed – mix the ground flaxseed separately with 4 tbsp of water prior to adding to the mixture.

How can I make this nut-free? To make this nut-free use 1/3 cup of Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour Blend instead of almond flour.

Cheese: Add any vegan or dairy cheese to the mix if you would like (about ½ – 1 cup). Make it EXTRA cheesy! No one would be mad 😉

Get Creative: Customize the flavor by adding more garlic OR add hot sauce OR oregano OR anything you wish!

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Storage: Store the cheesy bites in the fridge in an airtight container for 5 – 7 days or in the freezer for 1 month. Reheat to serve or enjoy cold.

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Cauliflower Bites

4.67 from 18 votes
These easy, tasty cauliflower bites are the perfect snack or appetizer. They're healthy, quick to make, and delicious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Vegetarian
Cuisine Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Servings 22
Calories 67 kcal

Ingredients
  

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and prepare 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
  • Rinse the quinoa and add it to a medium-sized pot along. Add the water, stir briefly, and bring to a boil. Cover the pot with the lid and reduce to medium-low heat for 15 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and the “whitetail” appears on the grains.  Transfer to a bowl, fluff it up with a spoon and allow it to cool (almost) completely.
  • Cut the cauliflower into small pieces and steam until tender.  Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Once cool, cut it up into pea-sized pieces.
  • As soon as the quinoa and cauliflower are cooled, add them to a medium-sized bowl. Add ALL of the remaining ingredients. Mix until thoroughly combined.  Adjust any seasonings to taste.
  • Using a small cookie scoop or large spoon, scoop the mix (approx. 3 tbsp worth) and press together to form a ball. Make sure to really compress your scoop.
  • Transfer immediately to the baking trays, evenly spaced apart. 
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Serve warm with any dip, sauce, aioli, or queso! YUM!!!

Notes

To make this vegan, replace the eggs with 3 tbsp of ground flaxseed – mix the ground flaxseed separately with 4 tbsp of water prior to adding to the mixture.
To make this nut-free use 1/3 cup of Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour Blend instead of almond flour.
Add any vegan or dairy cheese to the mix if you would like (about ½ - 1 cup). Make it EXTRA cheesy! No one would be mad 😉
Customize the flavor by adding more garlic OR add hot sauce OR oregano OR anything you wish!
This is a GREAT bite for any gathering, party, OR night in!
Store the cheesy bites in the fridge in an airtight container for 5 – 7 days or in the freezer for 1 month. Reheat to serve or enjoy cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 22 | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.5g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 2.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 16.9mg | Sodium: 144.2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g
Review This Recipe Let us know how it was!
Patrick Vander

5 stars
This recipe is my favourite. cheesy goodness mmmmm. 🙂

Maria Koutsogiannis

Thans partick!! Mmmm is right!

Qc

5 stars
Easy to make and easy on the stomach!

Maria Koutsogiannis

thank you so much!

Mj

5 stars
These are delicious, my toddlers loved them and eat so many of them!

Maria Koutsogiannis

thank you so much, Mj!

Jane

5 stars
They look good can’t wait to make them!

Maria Koutsogiannis

you’re going to love them Jane!

Christine

5 stars
how would these turn out if I made and then frozen?

Maria Koutsogiannis

they would be perfect!

MArcian

5 stars
I loved this recipe… I have used it many times now. They pack really well for lunch and reheat in the microwave no problem!

Maria Koutsogiannis

thank you so much!

4.67 from 18 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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