Crispy CauliFlower Poppers

Crispy Cauliflower Poppers:

Ingredients

1. 1 large head of cauliflower

2. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

3. 1/2 cup Simply Organic Nutritional Yeast

4. 1 1/2 teaspoons Simply Organic garlic powder

5. 1 teaspoon Simply Organic paprika

6. 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for serving

7. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
   

Garlic Aioli optional: Mix all ingredients in a  small bowl

1. 1/3 cup Olive Oil Mayo

2. 1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic garlic powder

3. 1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic parsley

4. 1 teaspoon lemon juice

5. Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

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Cut cauliflower into florets and place in a large bowl.

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Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over cauliflower and toss to coat.

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In a small bowl mix together nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.

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Sprinkle in about 1/3 of the spice blend over cauliflower and toss until coated.

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Gradually add in a little more of the spice blend tossing well before adding more until all the spice blend has been added and the cauliflower is well coated.

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Place cauliflower on prepared baking sheet in a single layer and avoid crowding for even cooking.

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If necessary use two baking sheets.

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Bake for 45-50 minutes turning every 20 minutes until cauliflower is brown on all sides and nice and crispy.

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For added crispiness pop these under the broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end. Just watch them carefully so they don’t burn.

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Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.

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Sprinkle with a little kosher salt before serving.

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Best served warm right out of the oven.