Buttery Cauliflower with Toasted Onion Breadcrumbs
Buttery Cauliflower with Toasted Onion Breadcrumbs pairs tender florets with sweet, browned onions and a crisp, herbed crumb topping. The contrast of soft cauliflower and crunchy Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs creates a comforting bite with a gentle aromatic finish. Serve this versatile side alongside weeknight roasts, grilled chicken, or holiday mains when you want something warmly flavored and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buttery Cauliflower with Toasted Onion Breadcrumbs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the cauliflower in a large pot and cover it with water.
- 2
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer until fork-tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Drain and let it steam-dry for a minute or two; chop into bite-size pieces.
- 4
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Cook the onion in the butter until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add 3 tablespoons of butter and cook until it melts.
- 7
Stir in the bread crumbs and cook until the mixture bubbles.
- 8
Stir in the cauliflower and cook until the cauliflower is warm, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 9
Season with salt and black pepper; serve hot.
- Calories 98.72 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 3.99 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 14.68 g 5%
- Total Fat 3.28 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.64 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 441.07 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.74 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 2.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.84 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 42.15 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 230.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 1.08 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 52.0 mg Good Source 58%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Buttery Cauliflower with Toasted Onion Breadcrumbs is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cauliflower, Onion, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 98.72 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buttery Cauliflower with Toasted Onion Breadcrumbs made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cauliflower, Onion, Salt & Pepper, Seasoned Bread Crumbs. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buttery Cauliflower with Toasted Onion Breadcrumbs?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 98.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buttery Cauliflower with Toasted Onion Breadcrumbs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Buttery Cauliflower with Toasted Onion Breadcrumbs healthy?
- Buttery Cauliflower with Toasted Onion Breadcrumbs has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 98.72 calories and 3.99 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 441.07 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.64 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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