Spicy Crunchy Cauliflower Bites with Parmesan Chimichurri

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Spicy Crunchy Cauliflower Bites with Parmesan Chimichurri

By Nur Kasim

A plate of spicy cauliflower bites with cheese on top.

Cauliflower

1 small head of cauliflower
1.5 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup zabs st. augustine hot sauce
1,5 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup flour
Salt
Pepper

Parmesan Chimichurri

1/2 bunch parsley
3-4 garlic cloves
Juice of 1 lemon
1-2 tbsp zabs st. augustine hot sauce
A couple tbsp olive oil
Parmesan
Salt
Pepper

Method

This first step is optional, but I think it gives the dish so much flavor and color; toss the breadcrumbs in a little olive oil and toast them in the oven for 5-10 minutes at 350 F until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl.
Break the cauliflower into florets and chop those into smaller florets. Wash and pat dry.
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, zabs hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
In another bowl, combine the flour with salt.
To coat the florets, dip them in the buttermilk mixture first, then in the flour, then in the buttermilk again and lastly in the breadcrumbs.
Line them on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350 F for about 20-30 minutes or until crunchy and cooked through.
To make the parmesan chimichurri, chop the parsley finely and combine with grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, 1-2 tbsp zab’s hot sauce, parmesan cheese and salt. Mix until combined.
Gently toss the cauliflower bites in the chimichurri sauce and serve with more parmesan on top. You can also serve the sauce on the side if you’re not eating the bites immediately.