Oven Baked Crusty Herbed Cauliflower

Ingredients

1 (2 lb) cauliflower

1/4-1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup dry breadcrumbs

1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1: Cut cauliflower into medium-size florets.Steam the florets in a steamer basket over simmering water; cover.

Step 2: Cook for just a few minutes until barely tender.Remove and cool slightly until you can handle the pieces.

Step 3: Meanwhile, beat together eggs, salt and pepper in shallow pie plate.

Step 4: Toss together bread crumbs, basil and parsley in another shallow pie plate.

Step 5: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 6: Coat baking sheet with nonstick vegetable oil spray, or lightly oilwith a pastry brush.

Step 7: Place flour in a bag. Add florets in batches, shake to coat. Shake off excess flour. Discard leftover flour.

Step 8: Dip lightly floured pieces into egg mixture then into crumb mixture, turning to coat. Place on prepared baking sheet.Drizzle with melted butter.

Step 9: Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or untilgolden and crispy. Serve hot.

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